Antivirus Software and System Maintenance

These flashcards cover key concepts related to antivirus software, system maintenance, and software updates.

Quarantine

A method used by antivirus software to block and isolate a potentially harmful file to prevent it from causing damage.

False Positive

Occurs when antivirus software mistakenly identifies a safe file as a virus.

Format Hard Drive

The process of erasing all data on a hard drive and reinstalling the operating system, typically used as a last resort to remove severe malware infections.

Software Patch

An update to a software program meant to fix bugs, improve performance, or enhance security.

Antivirus Software

Software designed to detect, neutralize, and remove malware, such as viruses and other malicious files.

Back Up Data

The process of making copies of data to ensure it can be recovered in case of data loss.

Minor Update

A small, incremental update to software that typically improves functionality or security without adding major features.

Major Update

A significant update to software that often includes new features or substantial changes to the existing functionality.

Productivity Software

Software used to produce information (like documents, presentations, worksheets, databases, charts, and graphs) that can be used in various contexts.