Application Software

Question 1

General Purpose Applications

Answer 1

-Software Programs designed to perform a wide range of tasks.
-Can be used for personal, business, or educational purposes.
-Ex: Word processors, Spreadsheets, Presentation Programs, Database management systems, Web browsers.

Question 2

Word Processors

Answer 2

• Allows users to create, edit and format text-based documents.
  -Features : spell-checking, page layout,..
  -Ex: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages,…

Question 2

Spreadsheets

Answer 2

-Used for Data Analysis and organization.
-Features: Calculations, creating charts, managing data,…
-Ex: Microsoft Excel, Google sheets, Apple Numbers,…

Question 3

Presentation Programs

Answer 3

-Creating slideshows with text, images, chart,…
-Ex: PowerPoint, Google Slides, Apple Keynote.

Question 4

Database Management Systems (DBMS)

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-Create, maintain, and manipulate large database.
-Essential for business to manage their data
-Ex: Microsoft access, MySQL, Oracle,…

Question 5

Specialized Applications: Graphics programs

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-Creating and editing visual content, including photos and illustrations
-Ex: Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, and GIMP.

Question 6

Specialized Apps: Web authoring programs

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-Used to design, create, and manage websites without deep programmings knowledge (drag and drop interfaces).
_Ex: adobe Dreamweaver, WordPress, Webflow.

Question 7

Video game development programs

Answer 7

-Used by developers to create video games.
-Features: Designing levels, creating characters, programming interactions.
-Ex: Unity, GameMaker Studio,…

Question 8

Mobile Apps

Answer 8

-Software Apps designed for mobile devices.
-Purpose : Social Networking, Productivity, Entertainment, Gaming.

Question 9

App Stores

Answer 9

-Where users can download and install mobile Apps.

Question 10

Software Suites

Answer 10

-Collection of related apps
-Offers: shared file format, similar interface,…
-Ex: Office Suite, Cloud Suites, Utility Suits.

Question 11

Types of SS: Office Suites

Answer 11

-Ex: Microsoft Office, Google Workplace,…
-Provides essential productivity tools for doc creation, data management, presentations.

Question 12

Types of SS : Cloud Suites

Answer 12

-Ex:Google Workspace, Microsoft 365,…
-Offers online versions of office apps.
-Accessible on any device with internet.

Question 13

Types of SS : Specialized Suites

Answer 13

-Lots of programs in a specific field
-Ex: Autocad

Question 14

Types of SS : Utility Suites

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-Tools to maintain, manage, enhance CS.
-Offers anti-virus protection, disk cleaning, and back up solutions.
-Ex: Norton Utilities, IObit advanved SystemCare,…