Application Software Chapter 3

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What is application software?

End user software used to accomplish tasks

Which categories does application software fall into?

Specialized Applications (correct)

Utility Applications

General Purpose Applications (correct)

Competent end users need to understand the capabilities of basic application software like word processors, spreadsheets, presentation programs, and database management systems.

Capabilities

What are some common features in Microsoft's Ribbon GUI?

Tabs, Groups, Contextual tabs, Galleries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are general purpose applications? (Select all that apply)

Presentation graphics Signup and view all the answers

Spreadsheets are programs that organize, analyze, and graph ______________ data.

numeric Signup and view all the answers

Match the following image editing programs with their names:

Adobe InDesign = Page Layout Programs Adobe Photoshop = Photo Editors Corel Paint shop Pro = Photo Editors GIMP (GNU Manipulation Program) = Photo Editors Signup and view all the answers

Web authoring programs are used for editing digital photographs.

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Explain the difference between general-purpose and specialized applications.

General-purpose applications are designed to perform various tasks, while specialized applications are tailored for specific functions. Signup and view all the answers

What are the common features of application programs with traditional and ribbon graphical user interfaces?

Common features of application programs include functionalities like editing, formatting, and saving files. Traditional interfaces have a menu bar, while ribbon interfaces have tabs with commands organized by functionality. Signup and view all the answers

Discuss general-purpose applications mentioned in the text.

General-purpose applications include word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, and presentation graphics software. Signup and view all the answers

Discuss specialized applications mentioned in the text.

Specialized applications include graphics programs, web authoring programs, and other professional specialized applications. Signup and view all the answers

Describe mobile apps according to the text.

Mobile apps refer to software applications designed for mobile devices. They can be obtained from app stores and tailored for various functions. Signup and view all the answers

What are software suites mentioned in the text?

Software suites include office suites, cloud suites, specialized suites, and utility suites. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Application Software

Application software is end-user software used to accomplish a variety of tasks
Three categories of application software:
- General-purpose applications
- Specialized applications
- Mobile apps

User Interface

Graphical User Interface (GUI) features:
- Icons
- Pointer
- Windows
- Menus
- Toolbars
- Buttons
- Dialog boxes

General-Purpose Applications

Includes:
- Word processors
- Spreadsheets
- Presentation graphics
- Database management systems

Word Processors

Used to create text-based documents
Examples: Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect, Apple Pages, OpenOffice Writer, Google Docs

Spreadsheets

Programs that organize, analyze, and graph numeric data
Examples: Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers, OpenOffice Calc

Presentation Graphics

Programs that combine visual objects to create visually interesting presentations
Examples: Microsoft PowerPoint, OpenOffice Impress, Apple Keynote

Database Management Systems (DBMS)

A collection of related data
Electronic equivalent of a file cabinet
Examples: Microsoft Access, OpenOffice Base

Specialized Applications

Programs that are more narrowly focused on specific disciplines and occupations
Includes:
- Graphics programs
- Web authoring programs

Graphics

Widely used in graphic arts
Includes:
- Desktop Publishing Programs
- Image Editing Programs
- Illustration Programs
- Image Galleries

Desktop Publishing Programs

Also known as Page Layout Programs
Mix text and graphics to create brochures, newsletters, newspapers, and textbooks
Examples: Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher, QuarkXPress

Image Editors

Also known as Photo Editors
Editing or modifying digital photographs
Examples: Adobe Photoshop, Corel Paint shop Pro, GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program), Windows Live Photo Gallery

Illustration Programs

Drawing programs
Create and edit vector images
Examples: Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, Inkscape

Image Galleries

Libraries of electronic images
Used for a variety of applications
Provides visual interest
Two types: Stock photographs and Clip art

Web Authoring Programs

Web authoring is the creation of a site
Includes:
- Design
- Document file displaying website’s content
- Blog (online diary/commentaries)
- Graphical site map (overall site design)
- Multimedia Elements (animations, Flash)
- WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) Page/HTML Editors

Mobile Apps

Mobile applications
Add-on programs for smartphones or tablets
Examples: Music, videos, social networking, QR codes
App Stores:
- Apple’s App Store
- Google Play
- Windows Phone Marketplace

Software Suites

Collection of separate application programs
Bundled together and sold as a group
Examples:
- Office suites or office software suites: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice
- Cloud suites or online office suites: Google Docs, Zoho, Microsoft Web Apps
- Specialized suites: Corel Draw Graphics Suite X6, Moneyfree Software TOTAL Planning Suite
- Utility suites: Norton Systems Works, Norton Internet Security suite

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