GCSE Computing – Topic 3 Lesson 4 – Utility Software CHALLENGE TO: Describe the purpose of different utility programs ASPIRE TO: Explain how different utilities programs can be used

CHALLENGE TO: Describe the purpose of different utility programs ASPIRE TO: Explain how different utilities programs can be used Starter Below is an anagram of a piece of utilities software with a hint, write on your mini-whiteboard what you think it is: maaicoutt gintaupd Hint: this allows systems and applications software to receive patches to fix or improve the software.

CHALLENGE TO: Describe the purpose of different utility programs ASPIRE TO: Explain how different utilities programs can be used Starter Below is an anagram of a piece of utilities software with a hint, write on your mini-whiteboard what you think it is: nita rivsu Hint: this is used to protect your computer from malicious data

CHALLENGE TO: Describe the purpose of different utility programs ASPIRE TO: Explain how different utilities programs can be used Starter Below is an anagram of a piece of utilities software with a hint, write on your mini-whiteboard what you think it is: rgafatedmenoit Hint: this is used to reorganise your hard drive to speed up or free up space.

CHALLENGE TO: Describe the purpose of different utility programs ASPIRE TO: Explain how different utilities programs can be used Starter Below is an anagram of a piece of utilities software with a hint, write on your mini-whiteboard what you think it is: ralifelw Hint: this filters information coming through an internet connection.

CHALLENGE TO: Describe the purpose of different utility programs ASPIRE TO: Explain how different utilities programs can be used Utilities Programs Utility Software – a piece of software that performs a specific task to support the operating system, many utilities come part of the operating system.

CHALLENGE TO: Describe the purpose of different utility programs ASPIRE TO: Explain how different utilities programs can be used Task There are three types of utilities software you need to know about, these are computer security, disk organisation and system maintenance. Draw the following table and categories the different utilities software: Antivirus, file transfer, system cleanup tools, defragmentation, spyware protection, system information and diagnosis, automatic updating, firewalls, formatting HINT: There are 3 for each. Computer SecurityDisk organizationSystem Maintenance

CHALLENGE TO: Describe the purpose of different utility programs ASPIRE TO: Explain how different utilities programs can be used Task There are three types of utilities software you need to know about, these are computer security, disk organisation and system maintenance. Draw the following table and categories the different utilities software: Computer SecurityDisk organizationSystem Maintenance Antivirus spyware protection firewalls file transfer Defragmentation formatting system clean-up tools automatic updating system information and diagnosis

CHALLENGE TO: Describe the purpose of different utility programs ASPIRE TO: Explain how different utilities programs can be used Task Load the “Common Utility Programs” from: For each utility program, you need to explain: Why we have it How it works A named example A suitable image (do this at the end)

CHALLENGE TO: Describe the purpose of different utility programs ASPIRE TO: Explain how different utilities programs can be used Plenary You have been given a post-it note on it write down the name of one utility program that you struggled to get the relevant information of. RULES: You cannot write the same as your neighbour. You must do so in silence. Once you have written your utility, put it on the white board. Wait in silence, this will only take a second.