Application Software Flashcards
1
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What Is Application Software?
A
a complete self contained program that performs a specific function directly for the user.
2
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What Are The 3 Main Application Software’s In The Specification?
A
- Productivity Tools
- Development Tools
- Business Software
3
Q
3 Advantages Of Productivity Software?
A
- Can Increase Productivity Of Consumers & Businesses
- Often Is Cheaper Than other types of application software
- Lots of support for this type of software on the internet
4
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2 Disadvantages of Productivity Software?
A
- Has a lot of features which the user may not use
2. OR could not have enough features which meet the specific needs of the business
5
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What Is A Development Tool?
A
it is a computer program that software developers use to create, debug, maintain, or otherwise support other programs of applications
6
Q
1 Advantage Of It?
A
- Can Change hundreds of different types of code with a simple script no need to manually do it.
7
Q
1 Disadvantage Of It?
A
- Need to learn about the developing tools to be able to use it correctly
8
Q
Business Software 2 Advantages?
A
- Simplifies Data entry which makes the business more efficient
- Can Automatically do calculations which are often more accurate as done by a computer
9
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3 Disadvantages?
A
- Quite Expensive to purchase in one go
- Support on how to use the software can cost more money
- May Not suite all the needs of the business