Technology and Information System

CHAPTER 3: Basic application software

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss common features of most software applications.
  • Discuss word processors and word processing features.
  • Describe spreadsheets and spreadsheet features.
  • Discuss database management systems and database management features.
  • Describe presentation graphics and presentation graphics features.
  • Discuss integrated packages.
  • Describe software suites including office suites, cloud suites, specialized suites, and utility suites.

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DEFINITION

  • Application software is a program or group of programs that is designed for end users. 
  • Basic application software also known as general purpose applications and productivity applications. 

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CHAPTER 3: Basic application software

WHAT I LEARN

  • Definition of application software and basic application
  • Types of application software, system software and hardware
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