Computer Utility Software Quiz

What is the purpose of utility software?

• To play games

• To perform extra functionality and housekeeping tasks

• To write documents

• To browse the internet

What does defragmentation software do?

• Organizes files alphabetically

• Puts all fragments of a file together for faster reading

• Creates new files on the computer

• Deletes files from the computer

What is the purpose of data compression software?

• To make files unreadable

• To slow down the computer

• To reduce the amount of storage space needed on a disk

• To increase the size of files

What does anti-malware software defend against?

• Hardware failures

• Slow internet connection

• Spam emails

• Computer viruses, Trojan horses, and spyware

What is the purpose of file repair software?

• To increase the size of files

• To organize files alphabetically

• To retrieve data from corrupted files

• To create new files

What does defragmentation software do?

• Deletes files from the computer

• Puts all fragments of a file together for faster reading

• Organizes files alphabetically

• Creates new files on the computer

What is the purpose of data compression software?

• To increase the size of files

• To reduce the amount of storage space needed on a disk

• To slow down the computer

• To make files unreadable

What does anti-malware software defend against?

• Hardware failures

• Slow internet connection

• Computer viruses, Trojan horses, and spyware

• Spam emails

What is the main purpose of backup software?

• To increase the speed of the computer

• To make a copy of data stored at a different location

• To create new folders

• To delete unnecessary files

A full backup is one type of back up. The other is called __________ backup.