FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE

SYSTEMS SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which software utility will allow large files to be downloaded / transmitted quicker?
A
Full backup and incremental backup
B
Compression software
C
Encryption software
D
Disk defragmentation software
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Examples are WinZip, WinRAR, WinAce, PeaZip, 7-Zip, etc. Utility Software: Utility Software or system utilities is a type of system software that helps in the proper and smooth functioning of a computer system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Compression software reduces the size of a file stored on secondary storage. Smaller files are easier to transmit across a network as they require fewer packets to be sent. Their reduced size also means more files can be stored in any given area of storage.

Detailed explanation-3: -A file compression utility or tool is a software solution used to compress and decompress different file types. Many operating systems come with tools for compressing and decompressing files.

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