Unit 4: Application Software Flashcards

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Application Software

A

software that performs specific tasks that the user enables it to do (e.g. open an app)

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Types of Application Software

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Custom, Shareware, Freeware, Rentalware, Public Domain Software, Packaged and Web Application

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3
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Types of Application

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Entertainment, Personal, Education, Productivity, specialized uses

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4
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Productivity Software

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Increase user productivity (excel, word)

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5
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Data Files

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Contain data e.g. word file

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Program Files

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contain software instructions that run when computer is on

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Executable Files

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Tell computer how to perform task

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8
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Exchanging Files

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Importing and Exporting

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Lossy Compression

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compress by permanently discarding data

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Lossless Compression

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compress without permanently discarding

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Word Processing

A

microsoft word

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12
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Computer Aided Design

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program which helps with design

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13
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Site Licenses

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allows software to be used by people in specific location

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Concurrent User Licenses

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allows certain # of copies to be used at once

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Multiple-User Licences

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specifies # of people allowed

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Single-User Licenses

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1 person limit

17
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Custom Software

A

tailor made

18
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Packaged Software

A

copyrighted, offered in stores and online, mass-produced software

19
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Public Domain Software

A

no copyright, can be copied w/o consequence

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Freeware

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free software

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Shareware

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distributed with free trial but must pay when trial ends

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Rentalware

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online software leased for a fee

23
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Web application

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runs on remote internet server rather than on person’s computer

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Pirated Software

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obtained illegally

25
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Abandonware

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no longer sold or supported by publisher (still may not be copyrighted)

26
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Tutorial

A

set of instructions that help you learn

27
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Documentation

A

info that describes product