Chapter 9 - Application Software PDF

CHAPTER 9 APPLICATION SOFTWARE OBJECTIVES OVERVIEW (SLIDE 1 OF 2) Identify the Describe how an Differentiate general operating among the ways categories of system interacts you can acquire programs and with applications...

CHAPTER 9 APPLICATION SOFTWARE OBJECTIVES OVERVIEW (SLIDE 1 OF 2) Identify the Describe how an Differentiate general operating among the ways categories of system interacts you can acquire programs and with applications programs and apps and hardware apps Identify the key Identify the key features of features of graphics and productivity media applications applications 2 OBJECTIVES OVERVIEW (SLIDE 2 OF 2) Identify the Identify the purpose of uses of software used personal in interest communicatio applications ns the Identify Identify the key features key features of file, disk, of security and system tools management tools 3 PROGRAMS AND APPS (SLIDE 1 OF 5) A program, or software, consists of a series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them An application, or app, sometimes called application software, consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks 4 PROGRAMS AND APPS (SLIDE 4 OF 5) The technologies that developers use to create apps often depends whether they will be installed on a user’s device or accessed via a network Native Cloud app app Mobile Web web app app 5 PROGRAMS AND APPS (SLIDE 5 OF 5) Programs and apps are distributed in a variety of forms Retail Custom Shareware software software Open Public Freeware source domain software software 6 CATEGORIES OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE Productivity applications Graphic and Multimedia Applications Communication Applications 7 PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS (SLIDE 1 OF 15) Productivity applications can assist you in becoming more effective and efficient while performing daily activities at work, school, and home Word Presentati Spreadshe Database processing on et Using Apps safely: Calendar and Project Note Accountin Evaluate the apps taking contact managem managem ent g ent Use strong passwords Personal Legal Tax preparatio Document managem finance Use security on smartphones n ent Verify the transactions Support services Enterprise computing 8 PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS (SLIDE 2 OF 15) With productivity applications, users often: Create Format Distrib Edit a Save a a a ute a project project project project project 9 PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS (SLIDE 3 OF 15) Word processing software allows users to create and manipulate documents People use word processing software to develop documents such as letters, memos, reports, mailing labels, and newsletters 10 PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS (SLIDE 4 OF 15) Presentation software allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group 11 PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS (SLIDE 5 OF 15) Spreadsheet software allows users to organize data in columns and rows and perform calculations on the data 12 PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS (SLIDE 6 OF 15) A database is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data Database software allows users to create, access, and manage a database 13 PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS (SLIDE 7 OF 15) Note taking software is an application that enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, sketches, photos, and links anywhere on a page 14 PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS (SLIDE 8 OF 15) Calendar and contact management software helps you organize your calendar, keep track of contacts, and share this information with other users 15 PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS (SLIDE 9 OF 15) A software suite is a collection of individual related applications available together as a unit Project management software is an application that allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project 16 PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS (SLIDE 10 OF 15) Accounting software is an application that helps businesses of all sizes record and report their financial transactions 17 PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS (SLIDE 11 OF 15) Personal finance software is a simplified accounting application that helps home users and small/home office users balance their checkbooks, pay bills, track personal income and expenses, verify account balances, transfer funds, track investments, and evaluate financial plans 18 PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS (SLIDE 12 OF 15) Legal software is an application that assists in the preparation of legal documents and provides legal information to individuals, families, and small businesses 19 PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS (SLIDE 13 OF 15) Tax preparation software is an application that can guide individuals, families, or small businesses through the process of filing federal and state taxes 20 PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS (SLIDE 14 OF 15) Document conversion software saves documents created in any application into a common format that has the same appearance as the original document 21 PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS (SLIDE 15 OF 15) A large organization, commonly referred to as an enterprise, requires special computing solutions because of its size and geographic distribution Engineering Human Accounting or product Manufacturin Marketing resources and finance development g software software software software software Customer Information Sales Distribution service technology software software software software 22 GRAPHICS AND MEDIA SOFTWARE (SLIDE 1 OF 5) Computer-aided design (CAD) software Desktop publishing software Paint/Image editing software 23 GRAPHICS AND MEDIA SOFTWARE (SLIDE 2 OF 5) Photo editing and photo management software Video and audio editing software 24 GRAPHICS AND MEDIA SOFTWARE (SLIDE 3 OF 5) Multimedia authoring software allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive application Website authoring software helps users create business websites for a variety of purposes 25 GRAPHICS AND MEDIA SOFTWARE (SLIDE 4 OF 5) A media player is a program that allows you to view images and animations, listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer or mobile device An augmented reality app overlays information and digital content on top of physical objects or locations A virtual reality app provides an immersive user experience 26 COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATIONS Online Blog Browser Chat Discussion Internet Internet Email File Transfer Phone Messaging Mobile (Text) Videoconfere Messaging nce 27 UTILITY SOFTWARE A type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance- type tasks 28 SECURITY TOOLS (SLIDE 1 OF 5) A personal firewall is a security tool that detects and protects a personal computer and its data from unauthorized intrusions 29 SECURITY TOOLS (SLIDE 2 OF 5) An antivirus program protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files 30 SECURITY TOOLS (SLIDE 3 OF 5) Spyware is a type of program placed on a computer or mobile device without the user’s knowledge that secretly collects information about the user and then communicates the information it collects to some outside source while the user is online Adware is a type of program that displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up or pop-under window on webpages, email messages, or other Internet services 31 SECURITY TOOLS (SLIDE 4 OF 5) A spyware remover is a type of program that detects and deletes spyware and similar programs An adware remover is a program that detects and deletes adware 32 SECURITY TOOLS (SLIDE 5 OF 5) Anti- Web spam filtering program software s Pop-up Phishing and pop- filters under blockers 33 FILE, DISK, AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT TOOLS (SLIDE 1 OF 7) A file manager is a tool that performs functions related to file management 34 FILE, DISK, AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT TOOLS (SLIDE 2 OF 7) A search tool is a program, usually included with an operating system, that attempts to locate a file, contact, calendar event, app, or any other item stored on your computer or mobile device based on criteria you specify 35 FILE, DISK, AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT TOOLS (SLIDE 3 OF 7) An image viewer is a tool that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file, such as a photo An uninstaller is a tool that removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files 36 FILE, DISK, AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT TOOLS (SLIDE 4 OF 7) A disk cleanup tool searches for and removes unnecessary files 37 FILE, DISK, AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT TOOLS (SLIDE 5 OF 7) A disk defragmenter is a tool that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer’s hard disk so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster Defragmenting 38 FILE, DISK, AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT TOOLS (SLIDE 6 OF 7) A screen saver is a tool that causes a display device’s screen to show a moving image or blank screen if no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for a specified time A file compression tool shrinks the size of a file(s) A PC maintenance tool is a program that identifies and fixes operating system problems, detects and repairs drive problems, and includes the capability of improving a computer’s performance 39 FILE, DISK, AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT TOOLS (SLIDE 7 OF 7) A backup tool allows users to copy, or back up, selected files or the contents of an entire storage medium to another storage location A restore tool reverses the process and returns backed up files to their original form A power management tool monitors a laptop or mobile device’s battery usage, showing apps that consume the most battery power, displaying battery usage since the device was last charged, and estimating usage time remaining 40 SUMMARY Role of the Programs and operating apps available Features of a system and the for computers variety of various ways and mobile applications software is devices distributed Security tools and file, disk, Communications and system applications management tools 41