application software Flashcards
what is an application software
a program designed to carry out tasks on a computer.
Describe a web browser
a program used for browsing the internet, visiting websites, downloading files
give an example of a web browser
Internet explorer, Mozilla, Firefox, Google Chrome
what is the use of presentation applications?
to create multimedia presentations
examples of presentation application software
Powerpoint
what is the use of a word processor
writing text documents such as essays and reports. capable of basic text and image
examples of word processors
word + Libre office writer
What is the use of a spreadsheet application
Spreadsheets allow for organisation, storage, and analysis for data. useful in calculating finances and numbers
examples of spreadsheet applications
Microsoft excel and libre office calc
What is the use of a desktop publishing application
allows professional advertisements and publications to be created
example of desktop publishing applications
Microsoft publisher+ libre office draw
what is the use of database applications?
Creating, managing and querying databases (persistent storage of data)
examples of database applications
Microsoft Access, Libre office base
What is the use of image editing software
Manipulation of images to remove imperfections or create something new
Examples of image editing applications
Adobe fire
