Utility Software 4

Question 1

File compressor

Answer 1

File compression is a data compression method in which the logical size of a file is reduced to save disk space for the easier and faster transmission over a network or the internet. It enables the creation of a version of one or more files with the same data at a size of substantially smaller than the original file

Question 2

Back up software

Answer 2

is a computer program that makes a copy of your files and folders or your computer system, including the Os, applications and data. This is primarily used as a means to keep a backup of important data residing on the computers server or hardrive.

Question 3

Disk defragmenter

Answer 3

reorganizing the data stoned on the hard drive so that related pieces of data are put back together, all lined up in a continuous fashion. Defragmentation increases computer performance. Disk fragmentation occurs when a file is broken up to fit on a disk. Because files are constantly being written, deleted and resized. When a file is spread out over several locations it takes longer to read resulting in slower computer performance.

Question 4

Fire walls

Answer 4

A firewall is a network security device that monitors, and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on an organisations previously established security polices.

Question 5

Anti virus software

Answer 5

Is a program designed to detect and remove viruses and other kinds of malicious software from your computer or laptop. Antivirus software is a program or set of programs that are designed to prevent, search for, detect, and remove software viruses, and other malicious software like worms, Trojans and adware.

Question 6

Registry cleaner

Answer 6

A registry cleaner is a class of third - party utility software designed for the Microsoft Windows operating system, whose purpose is to remove redundant items from the computer

Question 7

System profiler

Answer 7

Is a program that can provide detailed information about the software installed and hardware attached to a computer.

Question 8

System monitors

Answer 8

Task manager allows administrators to terminate applications and processes, adjust processing priorities, view what active applications take up the most storage and set processor affinity as needed for best performance.