Technology In Action, Complete, 13e
Chapter 5 Sound Byte Labs
Letting Your Computer Clean Up After Itself
Introduction: Your computer does not automatically clean up after itself. There are many
utilities available that can be set to remove unnecessary files, organize the disk, and clean
up your system automatically each week (or whenever you choose).
Learn how you can keep your computer running smoothly and efficiently.
This activity contains 12 questions.
1. Which statement about temporary files is FALSE?
a. Some programs create temporary files and then fail to delete these files
when finished.
b. Some web pages create temporary files that are intended to improve the
Internet experience.
c. Deleting temporary files will cause programs to not operate properly.
d. Unexpected crashes of a program creates temporary files.
2. How often should error-checking be run?
a. Once a day
b. Twice a month
