1.2.2 Applications Generation Flashcards
1
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Application software
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- Software that performs tasks for a user [1]
- requires system software to run
2
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System software
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- low level software that provides a platform for application software to run
- Operating systems and utility software are a type of system software
3
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Types of application software
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- word processor
- Database management software
- web browser
- email client
- spreadsheet software
- presentation software
- antivirus software
- video editing software
- IDE
- virtualisation software
- graphics manipulation
4
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Word processor
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- for creating/editing/printing text documents
- eg Microsoft word, Google docs
5
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Database management software
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- for storing/querying/managing/retrieving data
- eg MySQL. Oracle
6
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Web browser
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- for browsing the web and accessing info online
- to view websites eg. To purchase
- eg. Google chrome, Firefox
7
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Graphics manipulation
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- for editing and manipulating images eg to produce adverts/ images for sale
- eg. Adobe photoshop
8
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Spreadsheet software
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- for organising/calculating and analysing numerical data quickly and more accurately [1]
- E.g Microsoft excel, Google sheets
9
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Presentation software
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- To create presentations e.g for staff, clients
- eg. Microsoft PowerPoint
10
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Email client/email software
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- for managing and accessing emails across different providers
- eg. Outlook
11
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Email client/email software
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- for managing and accessing emails across different providers
- eg. Outlook
12
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Utility software
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- a piece of system software with a specific function linked to the maintenance of the OS [1]
13
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Types of utility software
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- disk defragmentation
- compression
- disk cleanup
- backup software
- file encryption software
- antivirus
14
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Backup software
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- makes copies of files
- protecting files/data in the case of loss or corruption of the original file
- can be used to make incremental backups
15
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Disk defragmentation
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physically reorganises files on a harddisk (HDD) so that they can be found and accessed faster [1]
16
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Disk cleanup
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- scans the Hard disk for duplicate or corrupted files and removes them freeing up storage space