Understanding Utility Programs for Computer Systems

To maintain the health and efficiency of a computer system.

By providing tools to enhance productivity, security, and organization, making everyday computing tasks easier and more efficient.

To allow hardware devices to communicate with the computer's operating system.

<p>To protect a computer from viruses, malware, and other cyber threats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By rearranging fragmented files and folders to optimize storage on a hard drive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Drivers, security software, and defragmentation tools.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Utility programs improve computer performance by managing hardware components, protecting against threats, and organizing data storage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Keeping utility programs updated ensures they can address the latest system requirements and security vulnerabilities, maximizing the computer's functionality and safeguarding against emerging threats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A driver acts as an interface between a computer's hardware and the operating system, allowing them to communicate and work together effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Devices that require drivers include printers, scanners, projectors, keyboards, mice, webcams, network adapters, and storage devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Security software protects personal devices and data from cyber threats such as viruses, malware, and hackers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Security software often includes advanced features like real-time scanning, firewalls, and encryption to safeguard sensitive information.</p> Signup and view all the answers