Applications generation

Question 1

Define applications software (AS)

Answer 1

A software that allows a user to perform a task or produce something

Question 2

What is a word processor (AS)

Answer 2

Used for writing letters, reports and other documents

Question 3

what are spreadsheet packages (AS)

Answer 3

These allow a user to model complex situations, and are often used for financial calculations

Question 4

what is presentation software (AS)

Answer 4

Used to make onscreen slide shows to accompany presentations

Question 5

what is desktop publishing software (AS)

Answer 5

Used for documents where the layout is
important, such as newsletters

Question 6

what are image editors (AS)

Answer 6

Used to alter and amend images such as photographs

Question 7

What are Web browsers

Answer 7

Allow a user to browse the World Wide Web

Question 8

Give some examples of specialist applications and define

Answer 8

• Computer-aided design packages allow engineers to build designs
• Management information systems allow data to be stored and processed
• video games provide entertainment

Question 9

define utility software

Answer 9

small programs designed to help with the maintenance of a system.

Question 10

name three examples of utility software

Answer 10

• Anti-malware
• Disk defragmentation
• Backup

Question 11

What is the purpose of anti-malware

Answer 11

Used to detect and remove malware on the system

Question 12

How does disk defragmentation software help the computer

Answer 12

rearranges where data is held on the hard disk drive so that files load quicker

Question 13

How does backup software operate

Answer 13

Used to make copies of data to an alternative device or location, this can be set to occur automatically

Question 14

Define Source code

Answer 14

The program code written by the programmer, usually written in high level language