Q.What is utility software? Give any four examples and state what each does.

Utility software is the kind of program that looks after the computer itself rather than doing the user's business work; the answer should define it and list specific tools.

Meaning. As Section g explains, utility software (also called service programs) is a kind of system-support software that performs specific maintenance and housekeeping tasks to keep the computer running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. It does not create documents or do business calculations — instead, it looks after the computer itself.

Four examples and what each does:

1. Antivirus software — detects and removes viruses and other harmful programs, protecting the computer and its data.
2. Disk cleanup / disk defragmenter — frees up unused space and reorganises the files on the disk so that it works faster.
3. Backup software — makes safe, spare copies of important data so it is not lost if the original is damaged.
4. File compression (zip) tools — reduce the size of files so that they take up less space and are easier to store and send. …

Do not give a word processor or spreadsheet as an example of utility software — those are application software. Utility software maintains the computer (a …