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Objectives Overview
Explain how the
Differentiate among the
Identify the four operating system and
seven forms through
categories of utility programs work
which software is
application software with application
available
software
Identify the key
Describe characteristics
features of widely used
of a user interface
business programs
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Objectives Overview
Identify the key Identify the key
Discuss the advantages
features of widely used features of widely used
of and ways to access
graphics and home, personal, and
Web applications
multimedia programs educational programs
Identify the types of
Describe the learning
application software
aids available for
used in
application software
communications
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Application Software
• Application software consists of programs
designed to make users more productive and/or
assist with personal tasks
To make business activities more efficient
To assist with graphics and multimedia projects
To support home, personal, and educational tasks
To facilitate communications
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Application Software
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Application Software
• Available in a variety of forms:
Packaged Custom Web
software software application
Open source
Shareware Freeware
software
Public-domain
software
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Application Software
• System software serves as the interface between
the user, the application software, and the
computer’s hardware
– Utility programs
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Application Software
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Business Software
• Business software is application software that
assists people while performing business activities
Word Spreadshe
Processing et
Database
Personal
Presentati Note Information
on Taking Manager
Business Project
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Business Software
• Word processing
software allows users to
create and manipulate
documents
• Clip art is a collection of
electronic drawings,
photos, and other
images
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Business Software
• Additional word processing features include
AutoCorre AutoForm Collaborati
ct at on Columns
Grammar Mail
Checker Ink Input Macros Merge
Reading Search and
Layout Research Replace
Smart Tags
Tracking
Tables Templates Thesaurus Changes
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Business Software
• Developing a document
●
Enter text and numbers
●
Insert images
●
Perform other tasks
Create a document
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Business Software
• Spreadsheet software allows users to organize data in
rows and columns and perform calculations
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Business Software
• A function is a predefined formula that performs
common calculations
FV NPV PMT PV
RATE DATE NOW TIME
ABS INT LN LOG
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Business Software
• Charting depicts data in a spreadsheet in graphical
form
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Business Software
• 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
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Figure 3-11
Business Software
• Presentation software
allows users to create
visual aids for
presentations to
communicate ideas,
messages, and other
information to a group
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Business Software
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Business Software
• Note taking software is application software that
enables users to enter typed text, handwritten
comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a
page
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Business Software
• A software suite is a collection of individual
programs available together as a unit
• A personal information manager (PIM) is
application software that includes
Appointme Address
nt calendar book
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Business Software
• Scaled down versions of software are available to
work with smart phones and other mobile devices
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Business Software
Project management software allows a user to plan,
schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources,
and costs of a project
Accounting software helps companies record
and report their financial transactions
Document management software provides a means for sharing,
distributing, and searching through documents by converting
them into a format that can be viewed by any user
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Business Software
• Enterprises typically require special computing
solutions for various functional units
Human Accountin
resources g
Engineerin
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Graphics and Multimedia Software
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Graphics and Multimedia Software
Computer-aided design (CAD) software
Desktop publishing software
Paint/Image editing software
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Graphics and Multimedia Software
Professional photo editing software
Video and audio editing software
Multimedia authoring software
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Graphics and Multimedia Software
• Web page authoring software helps users of all
skill levels create Web pages that include
multimedia and interactive content
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Software for Home, Personal, and Educational
Use
Personal finance software
Legal software
Tax preparation software
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Software for Home, Personal, and Educational
Use
Personal DTP software
Personal paint/image editing
software
Personal photo editing software
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Software for Home, Personal, and Educational
Use
Clip art/image gallery
Video and audio editing software
Home design/landscaping software
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Software for Home, Personal, and Educational
Use
Travel and mapping software
Reference software
Educational software
Entertainment software
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Web Applications
• A Web application is a
Web site that allows
users to access and
interact with software
from any computer or
device that is connected
to the Internet
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Web Applications
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Application Software for Communications
Web Instant
Browser E-Mail Messaging
Text, Picture,
Chat Video
RSS
Room Messaging Aggregator
Newsgroup/M
Blogging essage Board FTP
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Learning Tools for Application Software
• Online Help is the
electronic equivalent of
a user manual
• You can ask a question
or access the Help
topics in subject or
alphabetical order
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Learning Tools for Application Software
• Web-based Help provides updates and more
comprehensive resources to respond to technical
issues about software
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Learning Tools for Application Software
• Web-based training is a
type of CBT that uses
Internet technology and
consists of application
software on the Web
• Distance learning (DL) is
the delivery of education
at one location while the
learning takes place at
other locations
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Summary
Overview of a variety of
How to start and business software, graphics
interact with and multimedia software, and
home/personal/educational
application software software
Learning tools for
Web applications and
application software
application software
and Web-based
for communications
training
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