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
