Chapter 3
Application Software
CHAPTER 3 PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
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Define application software
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Understand how system software interacts with
application software
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Explain how to start a software application
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Explain the key features of widely used software
applications
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Identify various products available as Web
applications
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
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Programs designed to perform a specific task
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Four major categories of application software
Productivity/Business
Graphic
Design/Multimedia
Home/Personal/Educational
Communications
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The Role of the Operating System
System software
- programs that control the operations of the computer and its devices
Operating
system
Type of
system software that tells the computer how to perform functions
Started when
you start the computer
Allows you
to communicate with the computer and other software
Remains in
memory until the computer is turned off
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Utility Programs
System
software related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs
Antivirus
Program
Computer Virus
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The Role of the User Interface
Controls how
you enter data and how information is presented to you
Graphical
user interface (GUI)
Combines
text, graphics, and other visual cues to make software easier to use
Macintosh
operating system
Microsoft Windows
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Starting a Software Application
Desktop
Icons
Buttons
Pointer
Menu
Commands
Submenus
Example -
Paint program
Window
Title bar
Dialog box
Shortcut
menus (context-sensitive menus)
PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE
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Types of productivity software
Word
processing
Spreadsheet
Database
Presentation
graphics
Personal
information manager
Software
suite
Project
management
Accounting
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Word Processing Software
Used to
create, edit, and format textual documents
Developing a
Document
Creating
Developing
the document by entering text and graphics
Editing
Making changes
Clipboard
Temporary storage location (Copy, Cut, Paste)
Formatting
Changing the
appearance of a document
Font, font
size, or font style
Saving
AutoSave
File name
Printing
Voice Recognition
Basic Word
Processing Features
Color
Columns
Graphics
Images
Borders
Clip art
Import
Margins
Word wrap
Scrolling
Find
(search)
Replace
Grammatical
corrections
Spelling
checker
Headers
Footers
Example: Microsoft
Word
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Spreadsheet Software
Allows you
to organize data in rows and columns, collectively called a worksheet
Spreadsheet
organization
Contains up
to255 worksheets
Worksheet
has up to 256 columns and 65,536 rows
Cell -
intersection of a row and a column
Labels
Values
Formulas
Calculations
Formula -
performs calculations on the data in the worksheet and displays the results in
a cell
Function -
predefined formula that performs common calculations
Macros
A sequence
of keystrokes and instructions that are recorded and saved
Saves time
by allowing you to enter a single character to perform frequently used tasks
Recalculation
When you change
data, any value affected by the change is updated
Charting
Visual
representation of data in a graphical form
Line charts
Column
charts (bar charts)
Pie charts
Example: Microsoft
Excel
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Database Software
Database - a collection of data
organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data
Database management
system (DBMS)
Tables
Rows (records)
Fields
Database
Organization
Determine
fields
Determine
field lengths
Determine
data types
Text
Numeric
Currency
Date
Memo
Hyperlink
Object
Entering
Data
Populating
the table
Validation
Importing data
Manipulating
Data
Sort
Query
Criteria (restrictions)
Example: Microsoft
Access
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Presentation Graphics Software
Allows you
to create documents called presentations, which are used to communicate ideas,
messages, and other information to a group
Slide show
Predefined
formats - define colors and other elements for backgrounds, text, and other
items on the slides
Clip art
Slide sorter
Printing
Outline
Audience
notes
Notes page
Example: Microsoft
PowerPoint
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Personal Information Managers
Software
application that includes an appointment calendar, address book, and notepad to
help organize appointments and task lists
Synchronize
Example: Microsoft
Outlook, Palm Desktop
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Software Suite
Collection
of individual application software packages sold as a single package
Lower cost
Ease of use
Common
interface
Example: Microsoft
Office
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Project Management Software
Allows you
to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a
project
Example: Microsoft
Project
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Accounting Software
Helps
companies record and report financial transactions
Basic low
cost packages and sophisticated high cost packages
Example: Intuit
QuickBooks
GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA SOFTWARE
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Software used by power users for specific tasks
Computer-aided
design
Desktop
publishing
Paint/image
editing
Video and
audio editing
Multimedia
authoring
Web page authoring
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Computer-Aided Design
Used to
create engineering, architectural, and scientific designs
Example: Autodesk
AutoCAD
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Desktop Publishing Software (Professional)
Allows you
to produce sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and brilliant
colors
Page layout
- arranging text and graphics in a document
Example: Adobe
PageMaker
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Paint/Image Editing Software (Professional)
Allows you
to draw pictures, shapes, and other graphical images using various tools on the
screen
Example: Adobe
Photoshop
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Video and Audio Editing Software
Video editing
- modifying segments of video called clips
Add words
Reorder
segments
Audio
editing - modify audio clips
Filters
enhance audio quality
Example: Adobe
Premier
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Multimedia Authoring Software
Used to
create electronic interactive presentations that include text, video, audio,
and animation
Often used
in education
Delivered
via CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
Example: Macromedia
Authorware
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Web Page Authoring Software
Allows you
to create Web pages and organize, manage, and maintain Web sites
Example:
Macromedia Dreamweaver UltraDev
SOFTWARE FOR HOME, PERSONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL USE
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Software designed specifically for home, personal, or
educational use
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Inexpensive
Often less
than $100
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Integrated Software
Combines
applications into a single easy to use package
Word
processing
Spreadsheet
Database
Example: Microsoft
Works
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Personal Finance Software
Simplified
accounting program
Track
personal income and expenses
Track
investments
Online
banking and investing
Example: Intuit
Quicken
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Legal Software
Assists in
preparation of legal documents and provides legal advice
Example: Nolo
WillMaker
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Tax Preparation Software
Guides individuals,
families, or small businesses through the process of filing federal and state
taxes
Offer money
saving tax tips
Prints tax
forms
Example: Intuit
TurboTax
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Desktop Publishing (Personal)
Allows you to create newsletters,
brochures, and advertisements; postcards and greeting cards; letterhead and
business cards; banners, calendars, and logos
Print or place final publication on
the Web
Microsoft Publisher
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Paint/Image Editing Software (Personal)
Simplified
to meet the needs of home and small business users
Photo-editing
software
Example: Jasc
Paint Shop Pro
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Clip Art/Image Gallery
Collection
of clip art and photographs
Use graphics
in word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, and presentation graphics
Example: Corel
GALLERY
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Home Design/Landscaping Software
Assists in
the design or remodeling of a home, deck, or landscape
Broderbund
3D Home Design Suite
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Educational/Reference/Personal Computer Entertainment
Software
Software
designed to teach a particular skill
Reference
software
Personal
computer entertainment software
Microsoft
Encarta, Microsoft Streets & Trips
SOFTWARE FOR COMMUNICATIONS
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Electronic Mail Software
Create,
send, receive, forward, store, print, and delete email messages
Example: Microsoft
Outlook
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Web Browsers
Allows you
to access and view Web pages
Example:
Netscape Navigator
Example: Microsoft
Internet Explorer
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Chat Rooms
Permits
users to chat with each other via the computer
Live
conversation
Voice/Video
Chat
Chat Client
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Newsgroups
Online area
on the Web where users conduct written discussions about a particular subject
Newsreader
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Instant Messaging
Real-time
communications service
Notifies you
when one or more people are online
Allows exchange
of messages and files
Instant
messenger
Examples: MSN messenger, ICQ, AOL Instant Messenger
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GroupWare
Helps groups
of people on a network collaborate on projects and share information
Provides PIM
functions
Group
scheduling
Examples: Group
Systems, Collaboratus
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Videoconferencing
Meeting
between two or more people who use a network or the Internet to transmit audio
and video data
Microphone,
speakers, video camera
Examples:
Microsoft NetMeeting, Sorenson EnVision
APPLICATIONS ON THE WEB
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Web Application - Software application on a Web Site
Some are
free (Maps.com)
Some charge
a fee (TurboTax for the Web)
Some only charge
service and support (Microsofts .NET)
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Web-based training (WBT)
Self-directed,
self-paced instructions on a topic using Internet technology
Some are
free
Some charge
a fee
Distance Learning,
Distance Education, Online Learning
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Application service providers (ASP)
Third-party
organization that manages and distributes software and services on the Web
Five ASP
Categories
Enterprise
Local/Regional
Specialist
Vertical
market
Volume
business
LEARNING AIDS AND SUPPORT TOOLS
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Online Help
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FAQs
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Tutorials
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Wizards
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Printed manuals and books
SUMMARY OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE
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Application software
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Productivity software
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Graphics and multimedia software
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Software for home, personal, and
educational use
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Software for communications
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Applications on the Web
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Learning aids and support tools
Chapter 3 Complete