5 System Software · 2 Q

1 9618_s21_qp_11_Q2(a) 4 marks

Bingwen's computer comes with an Operating System and utility software.

(a) Draw one line from each utility software to its correct description.

Utility softwareDescription
Disk formatterScans software for errors and repairs the problems
DefragmentationMoves parts of files so that each file is contiguous in memory
Back-upCreates a copy of data that is no longer required
Disk repairSets up a disk so it is ready to store files
2 9618_s21_qp_11_Q2(b) 4 marks

(b) Identify four key management tasks that the Operating System will perform.