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A3 Computer software in an IT system MatchUp

Target Level
C
Running Total
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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’.

Defragmenter
Bespoke
Antivirus
Site licence
Utility
Backup
Firewall
Compression
Application
Describes software that performs important functions on a computer, such as backing up data, scanning files for viruses, compressing data, etc.
Software that automatically copies files to a secondary location (e.g. tape or disk)
Software that optimises a hard disk by moving files to increase read time (mechanical drives only)
Software that scans files for malware and removes threats 
Utility software that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network activity
Utility software that shrinks files
General purpose software such as office packages, or specialist software, used frequently
Describes software written for a single user or company
Describes software that can be installed on a number of machines owned by one company / in one location

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

Pass Mark
75%