Computer Science GCSE
User management
What User management means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of User management
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Creates and controls user accounts, sets passwords and permissions, and keeps different users' settings and files separate.
Topics that use User management
- Software (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Peripheral management
- Process management
- Backup
- Data compression
- Disk defragmentation
- File management
- File repair
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