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Operating systems and utility software (1.5.1–2) MatchUp

Target Level
4-5
Running Total
0
0%
Attempt
1 of 3

Click on a top box, then click on its match below. Or, drag a top box and drop it onto the correct match. Match all pairs before clicking ‘Check’.

Compression
Driver
Operating System
Multitasking
File management
Utility software
Encryption
Backup
User Interface
Peripheral
Allows the user to interact with a computer system
Software that tells a system how to use a peripheral
Applications that maintain a computer or improve its performance
Reduces the size of files
Facilities for the user to move, rename and delete documents
Alters data so that it cannot be read by unauthorised users or processes
Responsible for providing a user interface and managing memory, peripherals, users and files
A hardware device connected to a computer system that is not an essential component of the system
Quickly switching between running different processes so that the user can use multiple applications at the same time
Storing a copy of the data on a computer system

This is your 1st attempt! You get 3 marks for each one you get right. Good luck!

Pass Mark
75%