COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

UTILITY PROGRAMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is Encryption software used to do?
A
Permanently change data
B
Revert data to something it wasn’t before
C
Change data so it is unreadable by an interceptor
D
Change data so it is readable by an interceptor
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Encryption software disguises the contents of files so they can only be understood by authorised users. The software uses a complex algorithm to scramble the content so that it appears to be gibberish. Only authorised users can descramble the content.

Detailed explanation-2: -Utility software is software designed to help analyze, configure, optimize or maintain a computer. It is used to support the computer infrastructure-in contrast to application software, which is aimed at directly performing tasks that benefit ordinary users.

Detailed explanation-3: -Disk Defragmenter This utility software helps to reduce the fragmentation and hence, reduces the access speed. Defragmenting refers to rearranging files and storing them in contiguous memory locations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Use Antivirus Software on Windows Computer and Always Update It. There is no denying the fact that viruses and malware are constantly developing and have become an important factor in data corruption.

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