Utilities

Question 1

___________ are specialized programs designed to make computing easier.

Answer 1

Utilities

Question 2

There are hundreds of different utility programs. The most essential are?

Answer 2

1. Search Programs
2. Store Management Programs
3. Backup Programs
4. Antivirus Programs
5. Troubleshooting or diagnostic programs
6. Virtual Assistants

Question 3

_________ provide a quick and easy way to search or examine an entire computer system to help you find specific applications, data, or other files.

Answer 3

Search Programs

Question 4

______________________ help solve the problem of running out of storage space by providing lists of applications programs, stored videos, and other program files so that you can eliminate unused applications or archive large files elsewhere.

Answer 4

Store management programs

Question 5

_____________ make copies of files to be used in case the originals are lost or damaged.

Answer 5

Backup Programs

Question 6

______________ guard your computer system against viruses or other damaging programs that can invade your computer system.

Answer 6

Antivirus programs

Question 7

___________ or ___________ recognize and correct problems, ideally before they become serious.

Answer 7

• Trouble shooting
• diagnostic programs

Question 8

_________________ are utilities that accept commands through text or speech to allow intuitive interaction with your computer, cell phone, or tablet and coordinate personal data across multiple applications.

Answer 8

Virtual assistants

Question 9

Windows 11 has the virtual assistant_________, and Apple’s macOS has________.

Answer 9

• Cortana
• Siri

Question 10

____________ combine several programs into one package. Computer __________ are dangerous programs.

Answer 10

• Utility suites
• viruses