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Define utility software
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Utility software performs housekeeping tasks on a computer, not provided by the operating system.
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List examples of utility software.
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- Encryption software
- Defragmentation software
- Data compression software
3
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Define defragmentation software
A
Defragmentation software takes the fragmented files and rearranges the segments so that they run contiguously, decreasing read/write time.
GCSE Computer Science (OCR J277)
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Decks in class (27)
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Architecture of the CPU - Paper 112
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CPU Performance - Paper 16
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Embedded Systems - Paper 14
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Primary Storage (Memory) - Paper 18
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Secondary Storage - Paper 111
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Units - Paper 17
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Data Storage - Paper 110
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Compression - Paper 14
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Networks and Topologies - Paper 128
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Wired and Wireless Networks, Protocols and Layers - Paper 10
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Threats to Computer Systems and Networks - Paper 10
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Identifying and Preventing Vulnerabilities - Paper 10
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Operating Systems - Paper 19
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Utility Software - Paper 13
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(todo open source & proprietary) Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental Impact - Paper 111
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Computational Thinking - Paper 20
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Designing, Creating and Refining Algorithms - Paper 20
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Searching and Sorting Algorithms - Paper 20
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Programming Fundamentals - Paper 20
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Data Types - Paper 20
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Additional Programming Techniques - Paper 20
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Defensive Design - Paper 20
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Testing - Paper 20
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Boolean Logic - Paper 20
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Languages - Paper 20
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The Integrated Development Environment (IDE) - Paper 20
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