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Utility software: Edexcel GCSE Computer Science questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Computer Science exam question on 3.2.2 Utility software, 2022–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q2(e)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    2 marks3.2.2 Utility software
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  2. Q5(d)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    6 marks1.2.1 Following and writing algorithms3.2.2 Utility software
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  3. Q1(f)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    1 mark3.2.2 Utility software
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  4. Q4(a)

    Specimen · Paper 1

    2 marks3.2.2 Utility software
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All 4 questions on Utility software, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q2(e) (2 marks): File repair is a type of utility software. Explain one reason why file repair software is needed. (2)
  2. June 2024, Paper 1, Q5(d) (6 marks): Anti‑malware protects systems from viruses. Draw a flowchart in the box provided to show how anti‑malware detects a virus in a file and what it does with the fi
  3. June 2023, Paper 1, Q1(f) (1 mark): Identify the purpose of defragmentation software. (1) A Compressing data B Encrypting data C Organising data D Protecting data
  4. Specimen, Paper 1, Q4(a) (2 marks): One function of utility software is to provide anti-malware. State two other functions of utility software. (2) 1 2

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