Edexcel GCSE Computer Science 2020
3.2.2: understand the purpose and functionality of utility software (file repair, backup, data compression, disc defragmentation, anti-malware)
3.2.2: understand the purpose and functionality of utility software (file repair, backup, data compression, disc defragmentation, anti-malware)
| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| anti-malware | type of utility which can scan and remove malicious software such as viruses |
| application | software installed by the user |
| backup | type of utility software which allows files to be archived or restored from previous versions |
| data compression | type of utility software which allows files to be packaged together to save storage space |
| disc defragmentation | type of utility software which ensures space on magnetic hard disc drives is used efficiently by rearranging data so that all the sections of individual files are stored close together |
| file repair | type of utility software which can attempt to recover lost data if files get corrupted |
| utility software | software which performs one specific task to manage, maintain or protect the computer |
