What is the job of a disk defragmenter

Recognises/rearranges files stored on the disk to improve efficiency

More than one user may need to access to facilities processor time is share

What is data compression software

Reduces physical size of data in order to save storage Reduces transmission

What does file backup do

Creates a coy of the original data in the case of corruption or user error

What is multithreading

Can carry out different parts from same application or program at once

Why do we need an operating system

To manage memory, peripherals, files etc

What is archive Software

Removes data which is no longer in regular/current use

What does single user mean

The system can multitask with only one task active at a time

What is multi tasking

more than one application once but only one application is actually running

Why do we need utility programs

A program that performs a task related to management of computer functions

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What is the job of a disk defragmenter
To develop software applications from scratch.
To design the graphical user interface (GUI)
Recognises/rearranges files stored on the disk to improve efficiency
To enhance the internet connection speed.
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What is a multi user
A system allowing multiple apps to run simultaneously.
A computer designed for multiplayer gaming.
More than one user may need to access to facilities processor time is share
A device that supports various input devices at once.
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What is data compression software
Software that duplicates files for backup.
Reduces physical size of data in order to save storage Reduces transmission
Software that encrypts data for security.
A tool for managing database records.
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What does file backup do
A program for editing and creating documents
Software that increases file download speeds.
Creates a coy of the original data in the case of corruption or user error
A tool that organizes files into folders automatically
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What is multithreading
Connecting multiple computers in a network.
Can carry out different parts from same application or program at once
Executing different apps on multiple screens.
Running multiple browsers simultaneously.
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Why do we need an operating system
To increase the computer's physical memory capacity
To manage memory, peripherals, files etc
To eliminate the need for hardware components like the CPU and RAM
Allows the computer to function without any software applications installed
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What is archive Software
Software that recovers deleted files instantly
Software that edits and formats documents
Removes data which is no longer in regular/current use
A tool for creating and designing websites
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What does single user mean
The system can only connect to a single network at a time
The system can multitask with only one task active at a time
The system is designed for use in single-player games only
The system can only run one application at a time
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What is multi tasking
A system that supports multiple user logins
more than one application once but only one application is actually running
Performing different tasks in various locations
Using multiple devices at the same time
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Why do we need utility programs
To enhance the internet connection speed.
A program that performs a task related to management of computer functions
To design the graphical user interface (GUI).
To develop software applications from scratch.

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