FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE

SYSTEMS SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the purpose of system clean-up tools (Utility systems software)?
A
For system optimisation-to rearrange parts of files on a hard drive that have become fragmented. This puts then back together for quicker access.
B
For system optimisation-to search and remove files no longer needed.
C
For system optimisation-to make files smaller so they take up less space.
D
For backing up-copying files to a second medium away from the originals for safe keeping.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Disk Cleanup helps free up space on your hard disk, creating improved system performance. Disk Cleanup searches your disk and then shows you temporary files, Internet cache files, and unnecessary program files that you can safely delete. You can direct Disk Cleanup to delete some or all of those files.

Detailed explanation-2: -Utility software helps users configure, analyse, optimise and maintain a computer. This software normally consists of small programs which are thought of as part of the operating system (OS) as they often come built in with the OS.

Detailed explanation-3: -Clean up tools remove the clutter of data your PC collects over a period of time. Clean up tools can be used to solve the clutter problem. Disk Clean up scans files and lists all of the files you might like to delete. For instance Clean up tools can remove cookies.

Detailed explanation-4: -Disk cleanup is a maintenance utility that was developed by Microsoft for its Windows operating system. The utility scans your computer’s hard drive for files that you no longer need such as temporary files, cached webpages, and rejected items that end up in your system’s Recycle Bin.

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