MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Describe the purpose of system utility software
A
Computer system maintenance
B
To keep personal infomation secure
C
Washing machine
D
Lets the user interact with the computer
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It assists the Operating System to manage, organize, maintain, and optimize the functioning of the computer system. Utility Software performs certain tasks like virus detection, installation, and uninstallation, data backup, deletion of unwanted files, etc.

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: -In economics, utility represents the satisfaction or pleasure that consumers receive for consuming a good or service. Utility function measures consumers’ preferences for a set of goods and services.

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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