Application Software

Question 1

Why are Application software designed?

Answer 1

To scutify a particular need of a particular environment.

Question 2

What do application software consists of and what do they do?

Answer 2

A collection of programs called packages,
-which work together to accomplish a specific task e.g spreadsheet, PowerPoint

Question 3

What is the purpose of application software

Answer 3

-To make users more productive
-to make business activities more efficient
-To assist with graphics and multimedia projects
-to support home and educational tasks
-To facilitate communications

Question 4

What are the main functions of application software?

Answer 4

Managing information
Manipulating data
Provide constructive visuals
Coordinate Computer resources

Question 5

What are the features of application software

Answer 5

It is closer to the user
Easy to design
It is more interactive
It is slow in speed
It is generally written in high level language
It is easy to understand
It is easy to manipulate
It is bigger in size and requires large storage space

Question 6

What are examples of application software?

Answer 6

Payroll systems
Students record software
Inventory management software
Income tax software
Microsoft word
Microsoft access
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft excel
Core draw
Logo design shop
Skype
WhatsApp
CAD
Browsers

Question 7

List types of application software

Answer 7

Spreadsheet
Data management application software
Database a/s
Word processing A/S
Desktop publishing (DTP)
Graphics a/s