System Software - Utilities Flashcards

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What do Defragmentation Utilities do?

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Put broken up files back together

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What do backup utilities do?

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backs-up data

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What does compression software do?

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Reduces the size of files so they take up less disc space

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What does encryption software do?

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Encrypts data to stop third-parties from accessing it

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What is meant by an “Full Backup”?

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Where a copy is taken of every file on the system

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What is meant by an “Incremental Backup”?

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Only files created or edited since the last backup are copied

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What is a backup?

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Where a copy of a computer system’s files and setting are stored externally

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