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Code Reviews (4 marks)

Discuss the importance of conducting both automated and manual reviews when assessing software for vulnerabilities.

Explain why it is important to develop robust software. In your answer, consider the impact of software failures on businesses and users.

Define the term “audit trail” in the context of software development.

Describe what disk defragmentation is and how it benefits a computer system.

Explain the role of anti-malware software in protecting a computer system.

What is data compression and when might it be useful?

Describe the purpose of utility software, using an example.

Explain two reasons why it is important to regularly backup data using backup utility software.

Explain what is meant by ‘file management’ within an operating system.

Describe two functions of process management in an operating system.