Using utility programs to perform system maintenance tasks is important to the efficient operation of a computer, yet so many people neglect these tasks. For example, we have all experienced or know of someone who has lost a file on his computer. If all of us maintained daily backups, losing data from a computer malfunction or user error would not be a problem because we could simply restore the data from our backup copy.

Consider five maintenance tasks that every computer user should perform on a regular basis to avoid data loss and keep their computer running efficiently.

Create a list of five maintenance tasks (5pts). Tell what each task does and discuss the importance of each task (10pts.).