Application Software

Question 1

Application Software Category

Answer 1

• general-purpose applications
• specialized applications
• mobile applications (mobile apps)

Question 2

General-purpose Application

Answer 2

• Include word processors, spreadsheets, presentation

graphics and database management systems or DBMS

Question 3

Word processor

Answer 3

• To create a text-based document such as letters, reports, memos, and any kind of written materials
• Examples are Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, Corel Word Perfect, OpenOffice Writer, Kword, Kingsoft Writer, Google Docs and Zohowriter

Question 4

Spreadsheet

Answer 4

• Used to create a workbook to organize, analyze and graph numerical data
• Examples are Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers, Lotus 1-2-3, OpenOffice Calc, Libre Calc, Kcells, Google Spreadsheets and ZohoSheet

Question 5

Presentation graphics

Answer 5

• To create presentation that may include text and images, sound, video, music files, as well as link to other files or websites.
• Examples are Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote, Corel Presentation, OpenOffice Impress, Libre Impress, Showcase, Google Presentation and Prezi.

Question 6

DBMS

Answer 6

• To organize large amounts of data in a database
• Used to set up an electronic database.
• Examples are Microsoft Access, Oracle, IBM DB2, Cubrid, FireBird and MySQL.

Question 7

Specialized Applications

Answer 7

• Specialized applications are more specific and focus on a certain job or profession.
• For example, there are software specifically used in graphic related jobs, some software are for creating and editing multimedia files, while some other software are meant for creating web documents.
• Examples: desktop publishing, image editor, illustration/drawing program, project management, web authoring program

Question 8

Graphics Program

Answer 8

• Professionals in graphics arts field use software such as desktop publishing, image editing and drawing programs to complete their jobs.

Question 9

TYPE OF SOFTWARE :

Desktop publishing or page layout

Answer 9

• Mix text and graphics to create publications of professional quality, such as brochures, newsletters, textbooks
• Focus on page design and layout
• More flexibleMicrosoft Publisher, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress

Question 10

TYPE OF SOFTWARE :

Image or photo editing

Answer 10

• Edit or modify digital photos called bitmap or raster images which consist of pixels
• Bitmap images become jagged when expanded
Adobe Photoshop, Corel PaintShop Pro, GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program), Canva

Question 11

TYPE OF SOFTWARE :

Drawing or Illustration program

Answer 11

• Create and edit vector images which use geometric shapes defined by math equations
• Used for graphic design, page layout, create sharp artistic image
• Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Inkscape