Utility Software Quiz Questions And Answers

10 Questions | By Marlenegalea | Updated: Sep 23, 2022 | Attempts: 2568

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Are you ready for super fun & informational utility software quiz questions and answers? Utility software is designed to help maintain, optimize and analyze the computer system. Do you have ample knowledge of them? If yes, then you should consider taking this super fun quiz. You will be given four choices, of which only one is correct. Please make sure to read all the questions carefully before attempting. The questions in the quiz are simple & informational. Hope you learn new things and have lots of fun.

Questions and Answers

1.

Which of the following statements about formatting is true?
- A.
  
  It is used to erase all existing data on the disk and so a new disk does not need to be formatted.
- B.
  
  Formatting initialises the filing system and so prepares a disk for use. All existing data on the disk is erased.
- C.
  
  Formatting erases everything on the disk except the operating system.
- D.
  
  All the above are true.
2.

Which of the following utilities can make internet downloading safer?
- A.
  
  Scandisk
- B.
  
  Antivirus
- C.
  
  Defragmentation
- D.
  
  Winzip
3.

Why is a File-Compression utility ideal for use when files are being transferred over a network connection?
- A.
  
  Zipped files are smaller and so sending them is faster
- B.
  
  Zipped files are always virus-free
- C.
  
  It is impossible to send unzipped files over a network connection
- D.
  
  None of the above are true
4.

Which of these utilities can help us get rid of malicious software?
- A.
  
  Scan disk, antivirus
- B.
  
  Anti-spyware software, antivirus
- C.
  
  Scan disk, antivirus, anti-spyware software
- D.
  
  Antivirus, trojan, anti-spyware software
5.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- A.
  
  A virus copies itself automatically between and within computers by attaching itself to another file.
- B.
  
  A worm spreads very fast over a network and often slows down a system.
- C.
  
  Trojans are not viruses because they do not copy themselves automatically
- D.
  
  All the above are true
6.

Which of the following is not an example of utility software?
- A.
  
  Anti virus
- B.
  
  Spyware
- C.
  
  Kernel
- D.
  
  All of the above
7.

What's the purpose of a firewall?
- A.
  
  It deletes all suspicious files
- B.
  
  It add new database to the computer
- C.
  
  It clears all the previous data from the computer
- D.
  
  It creates a strong barrier to protect the computer from outside threats
8.

What does a task manager do to the application software?
- A.
  
  It controls
- B.
  
  It deletes
- C.
  
  It adds more values
- D.
  
  None of the above
9.

Which of the following are special programs designed to make users more productive with their personal tasks?
- A.
  
  Hardware
- B.
  
  Anti virus
- C.
  
  Application software
- D.
  
  Utility software
10.

Which software allows the user to perform maintenance-type tasks.
- A.
  
  Utility programe
- B.
  
  Hardware
- C.
  
  Operating software
- D.
  
  Application software