Module 1.2 software Flashcards
What are the two main types of software
Applications software and systems software
Application software
Is a group of program that performs specific tasks for us uses
Systems software
Is a software that is intended to control support to operate the computer
Examples of application software
Word processing such as Microsoft which allows us to type letters and prepare and print all sorts of documents
Gaming software which allows the user to play games
Typing tutor which I lost the user to learn how to type
Functions of operating systems
Managing all the hardware and software on the computer
Maintaining security
Providing a user interface
The desktop
The desktop is where you get to personalise the computer by changing the background image and the dating shortcuts to your favourite apps
What is a dialogue box
Dialogue box can be used to convey warnings or error messages
Textbox
A control that gives the user space to enter information
Spinner
The user can adjust the value using the spinner or by editing the value directly in the text box 
Radio button
A radio button allows to user to choose only one from a given set of options
Command button
A command button perform a command when you click on it
Tab in dialogue
This control sometimes appears in dialogue boxes so that different options can be shown on each tab or sheet
Combo and list box
These controls allow you to choose from a list of given option 
Check box
Checkbox controls as similar to video buttons that they can be selected or deselected 
Utilities
These are programs that are not specifically aimed at the core functioning of the operating system there are there to provide useful ad on programs for the user 
What are the different options the snipping tool provide to capture screenshots
the Freeform snap option allows you to draw an area by dragging the mouse to select a portion of the screen
The rectangular snip option allows you to select a rectangular area on the screen
The windows option allows you to select and capture an image of a window or a dialogue box
The full screen snip option allows you to capture the entire screen when you select this type of snip
Types of programs 
Graphics and design
Word processor
spreadsheet
database
presentations software communications software
office suit
desktop publishing
games
web authorising software
web browser
plug-in
financial applications
Graphics and design
Used to create and manipulate images on the screen
Example Microsoft paint and Photoshop
Word processor
Used to create, edit, format and print textbased documents
Example Microsoft Word
Spreadsheet
Allows you to perform tasks that are based on calculations
Example Microsoft Excel
Database
Can be used to store data in an organised manner
Example is Microsoft access
Presentation software
Can combine text, sound and graphics including animation into a presentation
Example is Microsoft PowerPoint
Communication software
Allows the user to communicate electronically with other users on a network
Example is Microsoft mail
Office suite
Combines commonly used software such as word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation and communication software as an integrated unit
Example Microsoft Office 2016
Desktop publishing (DTP)
Allows the user to lay out documents that combine text and graphics professionally to produce publications such as books, magazines,newspaper and adverts
Example is Microsoft publisher
Games
Most modern computer games allow you to enact roles and have adventures in virtual world or scenarios
Examples of grand theft auto and league of legends
Web authorising software
Used in the design and creation of websites
Example is adobe dreamweaver
Web browser
Used to access and a view webpages on the Internet
Example Google Chrome and Safari
Plug-in
Plug-ins used to be essential for adding multimedia to webpages
Example is flash 
Financial application
Used to record and report financial transactions and run account systems and budgets
Example is Quicken and QuickBooks 
