Utility Software and Operating Systems

Question 1

What is the function of an Interrupt?

Answer 1

Tells the CPU when something needs attention.

Question 2

Give three benefits of Defragmentation:

Answer 2

• Improved Performance
• Reduced Boot times
• Extended Hardware life

Question 3

What is the function of Encryption Software?

Answer 3

Encodes the message sent from sender to recipient so it cannot be understood without an encryption key.

Question 4

What is the function of Firewall?

Answer 4

Monitors incoming and outgoing traffic.

Question 5

What is the function of Device Driver?

Answer 5

Allows the Operating System and application software to communicate with peripheral devices.

Question 6

What is the function of Peripheral Management?

Answer 6

Manages receiving inputs from and sending outputs to peripheral devices.

Question 7

What is the function of File Management?

Answer 7

Allows for modifying and managing files.

Question 8

What is the function of User Management?

Answer 8

Operating Systems is responsible for user logins and passwords.
It will store all users and their passwords in database.

Question 9

What is the function of Memory Management?

Answer 9

The process of controlling and coordinating a computer’s main memory.

Question 10

What is the function of Defragmentation?

Answer 10

Re-organising fragmented data on a Hard Disk Drive to improve performance.