Computer Application Flashcards
What is a software??
A set of instructions that tell the computer what to do
There are two many types of software and they are??
- System software
- Application software
What are system softwares
It is a softwares that coordinates instruction between software and hardware e.g operating system, utility programs, device drivers
What’re Application software
Programs used to complete tasks e.g productivity software, specialty software, entertainment software, educational and reference software, personal software
What are productivity software
Programs that enables you to perform tasks required in home, school and business e.g
- Word processing programs
- Spreadsheet programs
- presentation programs
- Database programs
- personal information Manager programs.
What’re word processing software
Word processing software are softwares used to create and edit written documents
Features include
- quick and easy editing
- variety of formatting options
- graphics
- templates
Examples
- Corel word-perfect
- Microsoft word
What’re spreadsheet software
There are softwares used to perform calculations and numerical analyses
Features include
- worksheet with cells
- values, formulas and functions
- Automatic recalculation
Examples
- lotus 1-2-3
- Microsoft Excel
What’re presentation software
They are software used to create slide shows
Features include
- templates and layouts
- different views
Examples
- Corel presentation
- Microsoft PowerPoint
What’re database software
-It is software used as a complex electronic filling system.
Features include
- Ability to group, sort and retrieve data and generate reports
- Organized into fields, records, and tables
Examples
- Corel paradox
- Microsoft access
What’re personal information Manager software
It is a software used to replace the management tools found on traditional desk e.g calenders, address book, notepad and to do list
Features include
- Calenders, Address book, notepad, to-do list
- Some management features
Examples
- Lotus organizer
- Microsoft Outlook
Productivity software tools
- Wizards
A step-by-step guide to help complete a task - Templates
Redesigned forms included with software - Macros
Small programs that group a series of commands to run as a single command
Integrated software application vs software suites
Integrated application
- Single program that incorporates many software programs, complex features are not included e.g Microsoft works
Software suites
- Collection of stand alone software programs packaged together
Types of financial and business - related software
- Personal financial software
- General business software
- Specialized business software
What is personal financial software
It is a software used for tax preparation, financial planning and personal accounting
Examples
- TurboTax and H&R block’s TaxCut
- Intuits Quicken and Microsoft money
- Intuits QuickBooks and Peachtree accounting
What is image editing software
It is a software used to create and design document’s, images, illustrations, web pages and more
- Desktop publishing software
- Image Editing software
- Drawing ( illustration ) software
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software
- Video Editing Software
- Web Page Authoring Software
What is image editing software
It is a software used to edit photographs and other images, also called photo-editing software
Features include
- Tools for basic modifications to digital images
- Painting tools that allow you to create images
Examples
-Adobe Photoshop
Photo collection software
- Google “ Picasa”
- Microsoft “ photo story”
What is digital audio software
This software allows you to record, rip and burn files. It also allows you to perform format conversation
What is video-editing software
This software is used to edit digital videos
Features include
- Special effects
- Transitions
- Narration/ voiceover
- Overlays
Examples
- Adobe premiere
- Microsoft Movie Maker
What is media management software
This software is used to organize media files. Sort, filter and search by artist, album or category. Also manages individual tracks, generate playlists and burn songs to CD and print liner notes for inside the CD case
Examples
Windows Media Player, Nullsoft winamp or apple itunes are examples
What is entertainment software
This software is designed to provide users with entertainment
Categories include
- Action and Adventure
- Driving
- Role-playing
- Card - playing
- Simulation
- Virtual reality
What is educational software
This software provides instructions or training
Types include
- K-12 education
- Skills
- Test preparation
- Course management
What is reference software
This software are sources of reference
Types include
- Atlases, dictionaries, theusauri, encyclopedias
- Medical and legal references
What is course management software
This software is used for web based classes
Features include
- Calendars
- Grade books
- Discussion boards
Examples
- WebCT
- Blackboard
- Moodle
What is drawing software
This software is used to create edit two-dimensional drawings, technical diagrams, animations and geometric shapes. It is also referred to as illustration software.
Examples
- Adobe illustrator
- Microsoft Visio
Bit-mapped programs
- Ms-paint
What is Desktop publishing software
This software is used to arrange text and graphics for publications
Features include
- Text formatting
- File importing
- Graphics tools
- Web publishing
Examples
- QuarkXPress
What is Web Page Authoring Software
This software is used to design web pages: knowing HTML is not necessary
Features include
- Wizards and templates
- Reference material
Examples
- Macromedia dream weaver
Office Applications
- HTML authoring capabilities
What is general business software
This software is used across a variety of industries
Includes
- Business and marketing plan software
- Project management software
- Mapping programs
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Enterprises Resources Planning ( ERP ) system
What is specialized business software
This software is tailored to the needs of a particular company or industry. Also call vertical market software
Proprietary software
- Programs custom developed to address the specific needs of a particular company
- The software is then owned by that company
What is computer-aided design software
This software is used to create 3-D automated designs, technical drawings and model visualizations
Industry use includes
- Architecture
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Medical engineering
Getting help with software
Types of help
- Frequently asked questions ( FAQs)
- Online help and support
- Screen Tips
4 MS office integrated help
Buying software
Software may be purchased through
- Retail stores
- Online
- Computer shows
- Catalogs
Pre installed software
Student discounted software
Web-based application software
- hosted on a web site
- requires no installation on your computer
What is freeware
A copyrighted software you can get for free
Beta versions: Programs that are still under development
What is shareware
Software that allows users to run it for a limited time free of charge
Open source: free to use
What’re are software versions
Numbers used to represent major and minor upgrades
- Major upgrade - version 2.0
- minor upgrade - version 2.1
What’re system requirements
The minimum standards for the operating system, RAM and drive capacity
Installing software
Installation wizard
- Automatic
- Control panel: add/ remove software
Full/ custom installation
Uninstalling software
Software uninstall program
Control panel: Add/Remove software
Do not delete
