Module 2.4 Flashcards
what is a firewall
software allows you control what programs can access the internet
2 examples of a firewall
zone alarm and norton internet security
5 ways of effective folder management
- refine and maintain your folder structure
- have meaningful names
- delete files you no longer need
- empty your recycle bin regularly
- move seldom used files into compressed files
what is a disk cleanup
piece of software removes files no longer in use
5 house cleaning tasks disk cleanup does
- removes temporary files downloaded from the internet
- empties the recycle bin
- deletes temporary files from windows
- removes components of windows not in use
- removes installed programs no longer/seldom used
what is a backup
the process of making duplicate copies of files onto removable media or onto another computer, should be kept separate from originals
4 tips backup strategy
- keep copies original installation disks of operating systems and programs
- perform genera house keeping tasks before making a backup
- only backup if the information has been modified
- dont use flash disks as backup
give two purposes of updates
- to fix ‘bugs’ (errors exist in program)
- deal new threats (anti-virus; anti-spyware; anti-adware)
how are programs downloaded
via the internet or distributed on CD/DVD
how to remove a program from your computer
delete all folders belonging to the program which can be done through the control panel
what is plug-and-play
devices added/connected to PC automatically detected and automatically downloads necessary drivers and the PC is configured to use them
what is the main connection for plug-and-play
USB ports
what is a driver (device driver)
software allows operating system communicate with hardware
what is a disk defragmenter
tool that reorganises the parts of files and speeds your computer up again
what is disk defragmentation
files on your computer becomes scattered and your computer becomes slower
how often should you defrag
once a month
what is archiving
storing static files onto a secondary system or onto a DVD
