System Software (Grade 10 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards
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What system software manages
What system software manages
Hardware, system performance, ensures components work together
Function of drivers
Function of drivers
Translators between hardware and operating system
Purpose of Device Manager
Purpose of Device Manager
Monitor and manage all drivers on the system
Common driver problems (3 types)
Common driver problems (3 types)
Wrong driver, outdated drivers, missing drivers
What Plug and Play (PnP) does
What Plug and Play (PnP) does
Automatically configures devices when connected to computer
Hot swappable devices allow
Hot swappable devices allow
Connect/disconnect while computer running (no restart needed)
Purpose of backup software
Purpose of backup software
Creates copies of files to protect against data loss
What compression programmes do
What compression programmes do
Reduce file sizes by removing redundant information
Disc Clean-up utility removes
Disc Clean-up utility removes
Unnecessary files that accumulate over time
How often to run Disc Clean-up
How often to run Disc Clean-up
Once monthly for optimal system performance