FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS

COMPUTER SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of utility software scrambles data to stop third-parties from accessing it?
A
Defragmentation
B
Compression
C
Encryption
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Data encryption software is a program that uses code to prevent unauthorized third parties from gaining unlawful access to an organization’s digital assets.

Detailed explanation-2: -Encryption software uses a complex algorithm to scramble the data, this can only be ‘descrambled’ by authorised users. On your computer you are able to encrypt files and folders to stop other people from accessing them.

Detailed explanation-3: -Utility software helps maintain the system. Utility software includes: encryption software. defragmentation software.

Detailed explanation-4: -Antivirus An antivirus is a utility software that helps to keep the computer virus-free. Moreover, it notifies when any malicious file is detected and removes such files.

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