Gr 10 2.4 COMPUTER MANAGEMENT

Question 1

Administrator Account

Answer 1

A special account which allows that account holder (user) to
make any changes they wish to the system, including to
other accounts.

Question 2

Archiving

Answer 2

To store files that are static (not going to be changed),
usually onto a secondary system or onto a DVD for example.

Question 3

Disk Cleanup

Answer 3

A utility that removes:
 Temporary files downloaded from the internet.
 Deleted files and folders permanently by emptying
the Recycle Bin
 Temporary files created by Windows
 Components of Windows that you are not using
 Installed programs that you no longer or seldom use.

Question 4

Disk defragmentation

Answer 4

To reorganise the parts of files and speed your computer up
again.

Question 5

Disk fragmentation

Answer 5

Files and parts of files are scattered on disk.

Question 6

Drivers

Answer 6

Software that enables the operating system to communicate
with a hardware device.

Question 7

Firewall

Answer 7

Software that allows you to control which programs can
access the internet – and tries to hide your computer from
the others ‘out there’ (or at least prevent them from
contacting and taking over your computer).

Question 8

Installation wizard

Answer 8

A program that presents you with options and performs an
installation based on your choices and preferences.

Question 9

Plug and play

Answer 9

The technology whereby devices that are added or
connected to a PC are automatically ‘detected’, and
whereby the PC is configured for their use, provided drivers
are available for the devices.

Question 10

Winzip

Answer 10

Probably the most widely-used utility program used to
compress files.