Application Generation Flashcards
What is application software?
Application software is a software that is used to preform specific tasks for the users.
What dose application software allow the user to do
They allow the user to perform tasks like creating documents, managing data and surfing the web
Common types of applications software: word processor
Explain the purpose
For creating, editing, formatting and printing text documents
Come on types of application software:Database management software
Explain the purpose
For storing, retrieving, manipulating and managing data
Come on types of application software: web browser
Explain the purpose
For browsing the web and accessing information online
Common types of applications software: spreadsheet software
Explain the purposes
For organising, calculating and analysing numerical data
Common types of application software: presentation software
Explain the purpose
For creating visual and multimedia presentations
Common types of application software: antivirus software
Explain the purpose
To protect the computer system from viruses and other malicious software
Common types of application software: email client
Explain the purpose
For managing an accessing email across different email providers
Common types of application software: IDE
Explain the purpose
For developing, testing and debugging software
Common types of application software: virtualisation software were
Explain the purpose
For creating and running virtual machines on a physical machine