System software #5 (real)

Question 1

what is file transfer

Answer 1

the ability to transfer data from one location to another, can be done by copying a file from one folder to another.

• Transfer file from one location to other by copying

Question 2

what is formatting

Answer 2

• Process of preparing disk for use

During process:
• New file system is installed on a disk
• all data may be erased

Question 3

what is compression

Answer 3

process of making file size smaller, may be advantageous as it allows more data to be stored on the disk, files may also be transferred more quickly. two methods, one is software based, other is hardware based.

Question 4

what is system maintenance tools

Answer 4

many different system maintenance tools are included with operating systems, that allow users to maintain the upkeep of their computer systems. examples include
- system restore
-disk defragmentation
-control panel

Question 5

what is system restore (rollback)

Answer 5

process of replacing lost or corrupt data by replacing it with an earlier backup

Question 6

what is disk defragmentation

Answer 6

files are stored on computer systems that can over time be fragmented, meaning they are split and stored on different parts of the disk. so it takes longer for the disk heads to move between parts of the file, slowing the process.

defragmentation physically rearranges files on disk so they aren’t fragmented anymore, and each parts of file are stored together, improving speed of accessing data from the disk

Question 7

what is the control panel

Answer 7

many operating systems use a control panel to give the user control of the software and hardware features. enables user to change settings from one location.