c4 application software question

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AICT001-3-1Chapter 4: Application system - Answer

1. Define the following terms:

a. system software

The software used to control the computer and develop

and run applications. It is refers to the Operating System

(Os) and all utility that manage the computer resources at

a low level, database managers, compilers, Web Servers,

router operating systems and control programs for other

network devices.

b. application software.

Application software is a program or group of programs

designed for the end users. It can be used as a

productivity/business tool to assist with graphics and

multimedia projects to support home, personal, and

educational activities. Specific application software product

called software packages, are available directly from the

vendors. Although application software also is available as

shareware, freeware, and public-domain software, these

usually have fewer capabilities than retail software

packages.

c. business software



Business software is used by business users to perform

various business functions. These business applications

are used to increase the productivity, to measure

productivity, increase accuracy, and to perform business

functions accurately. Example software’s are accounting

software, office software, blogging tools, database, E-mail,

Invoice software, and project management.

d. graphics and multimedia software

Graphics software is a form of application software which

used for editing, creating, manipulating and viewing

graphics files. These programs allow viewing and alteration

of photographs and creation of animated or digital media.

While Multimedia software’s are the applications which canprocess information. The information’s can be processed in

a number of media formats including test, graphics, audio

and video. For example both graphics and multimedia

software’s are Macromedia Flash, Media Player,

Photoshop, Photo Editor, Pixlr, Autocad and Illustrator.

2. Why application software is a widely used in society nowadays?

a. Because it reduces the effort, time, money, and energy of theusers. It is even make the user’s job easier than before to developor communicate with the programs. Moreover, this applicationsnowadays increases its productivity and the rate of work done otherthan doing it manually. Example Web Browser, Microsoft word,Microsoft Power point, Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver.

3. Why is system software important?a. Without a System Software which is for example Operating system

(Os) It is impossible to use the computer. Without an Os thecomputer is a dummy garbage. In order to operate the computerthe computer need the Operating System. What if there is operatingsystem but no device driver or boot it will become dummy too.Because in order to make use of the computer the particularcomputer need Bios, Boot, Assembler, Device driver, and someutilities. This software’s used to increase the performance andusage.

4. List and briefly explain types of application software.



a. Word Processing Software This software enables users to create and edit documents.

Example of this type of software are MS-Word, WordPad,and Notepad among other text editors.

b. Database Software Database is a structured collection of data. A computer

database relies on database software to organize data and

enable database users to perform database operations.Database software allows users to store and retrieve datafrom database. Examples are Oracle and MS Access.

c. Spreadsheet Software Excel, lotus 1-2-3 and Apple Numbers are some examples

of spreadsheet software. Spreadsheet software allowsusers to perform calculations using spreadsheets. Theysimulate paper worksheets by displaying multiple cells thatmake up a grid.

d. Multimedia Software They allow users to create and play audio and video files.

They are capable of playing media files. Audio converters,audio players, burners, video encoders and decoders aresome form of multimedia software. Examples of this type ofsoftware include Real player and media Player.

e. Presentation Software The software that is used to display information in the form

of a slide show is known as presentation software. Thistype of software includes three functions, namely, editingthat allows insertion and formatting of text, methods toinclude graphics in the text and a functionality of executingslide shows. Microsoft PowerPoint is the best example of

presentation software.f. Enterprise Software It deals with the needs of organization processes in an

organization are carried out with the help of enterprisesoftware.

g. Educational Software It has the capabilities of running tests and tracking

progress. It also has the capabilities of a collaborativesoftware. It is often used in teaching and self-learning.Dictionaries like Britannica and Encarta, mathematicalsoftware like MATLAB and others like Google Earth andNASA World Wind are some of the well-known names inthe category.

5. List all types of business software and briefly describe their uses.a. Finance and Accounting



message board or a guest sign-in book on a website, or ascomplex as a word processor or a spreadsheet.

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