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- 3. software that communicates with the operating system and translates data into a format understood by the device.
- 5. a faulty sector on an HDD which can be soft or hard.
- 7. a library routine that can be linked to another program only at the run time stage.
- 8. parts of the operating system which carry out certain functions, such as virus checking, defragmentation or hard disk formatting.
- 10. part of the operating system that involves allocation of resources and permits the sharing and exchange of data.
- 11. utility that reorganises the sectors on a hard disk so that files can be stored in contiguous data blocks.
- 12. a program stored in a library for future use by other programmers.
- 13. file or program identified as being infected by a virus which has been isolated by antivirus software before it is deleted at a later stage.
- 14. part of the operating system that controls all input/output devices connected to a computer
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- 1. utility that prepares a disk to allow data/files to be stored and retrieved.
- 2. utility that checks disk drives for empty space and disk usage by reviewing files and folders.
- 4. checking of software for behaviour that could indicate a possible virus.
- 6. software that compresses data before storage on an HDD.
- 9. software that quarantines and deletes files or programs infected by a virus (or other malware). It can be run in the background or initiated by the user.
- 10. a library on a computer where programs and routines are stored which can be freely accessed by other software developers for use in their own programs.