COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

TYPES OF SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
McAfee and Kaspersky are examples of utility software
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An antivirus is a utility software meant for preventing those malicious programs which may harm the computer. E.g. Kaspersky, AVG, McAfee, Quick Heal etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Our award-winning antivirus software in McAfee® Total Protection frees you to live your connected life safe from threats like ransomware, malware, phishing, and more.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is anti-virus software. It is an anti-virus software.

Detailed explanation-4: -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. In addition, it scans any new device attached to the computer and discards any virus if there.

Detailed explanation-5: -Utility Software performs certain tasks like virus detection, installation, and un-installation, data backup, deletion of unwanted files, etc. Some examples are antivirus software, file management tools, compression tools, disk management tools, etc.

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