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Chapter 3 Objectives
Identify the categories of application software
Identify the categories of application software
Explain ways software is distributedExplain ways software is distributed
Explain how to work with application software
Explain how to work with application software
Identify the key features of widely used business programs
Identify the key features of widely used business programs
Identify the key features of widely used graphics and multimedia programs
Identify the key features of widely used graphics and multimedia programs
Identify the key features of widely used home, personal, and educational programs
Identify the key features of widely used home, personal, and educational programs
Identify the types of application software used in communications
Identify the types of application software used in communications
Discuss the advantages of using Web-based software
Discuss the advantages of using Web-based software
Describe the learning aids available for application software
Describe the learning aids available for application software
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Describe the function of severalutility programs
Describe the function of severalutility programs
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Application Software
What is application software? Programs designed to make users more productive
and/or assist them with personal tasks
p. 134 Fig. 3-1 Next
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Application Software
How is software distributed?
p. 134 - 135
Packaged software, mass-produced Custom software, performs functions specific to a
business or industry Web-based software, hosted by a Web site Open source software, provided for use, modification,
and redistribution Shareware, copyrighted software that is distributed
free for trial period Freeware, copyrighted software provided at no cost Public-domain software, freeware with no copyright
restrictions
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Application Software
What is system software?
p. 135 Fig. 3-2 Next
Serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware
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Application Software
How do you start an application?
p. 136 - 137 Fig. 3-3
From the desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, and click the name of the application
The program’s instructions load into memory
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Application Software
What is a window?
p. 136 - 137 Fig. 3-3
A rectangular area of the screen that displays data and information
Next
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Application Software
What is a dialog box?
p. 136 - 137 Fig. 3-3 Next
A window that provides information, presents available options, or requests a response
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Business Software
What is business software?
p. 138 Fig. 3-4 Next
Application software that assists people in becoming more effective and efficient
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Business Software
What is word processing software?
p. 138 – 139 Fig. 3-5
Allows users to create and manipulate text and graphics Clip art is a collection
of graphics that you caninsert indocuments
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Business Software
What are popular word processing features?
p. 140 Fig. 3-6
AutoFormatAutoFormatAutoCorrectAutoCorrect CollaborationCollaboration
ColumnsColumns MacrosMacrosInk InputInk InputGrammarChecker
GrammarChecker
Mail MergeMail Merge ResearchResearchReadingLayout
ReadingLayout
Smart TagsSmart Tags ThesaurusThesaurusTemplatesTemplatesTablesTables
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Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition
TrackingChangesTrackingChanges
Web PageDevelopment
Web PageDevelopment
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Business Software
What is a font?
p. 141 Fig. 3-7 Next
A name assigned to a specific design of characters Font size indicates the size of the characters in a
particular font in points (a single point is about1/72 of an inch in height)
Font style adds emphasis to a font such as bold, italic, and underline
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= SUM (C12:Y12)
Business Software
p. 142 - 144
= A1+B2 (*C12) = D1+E2 (*F12)
What is spreadsheet software?
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Organizes data in rows and columns Performs calculations and
recalculates when data changes
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Business Software
What is charting?
p. 144 Fig. 3-10 Next
Allows you to display spreadsheet data in graphical form
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Business Software
What is database software?
p. 145
Allows you to create, access, and
manage data
Add, change, delete, sort, and retrieve data
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Business Software
How do you extract information from a database?
p. 145
Can be sent as a report to the printer
Run queries to retrieve data
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for use, modification, and redistribution
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Business Software
What is presentation graphics software?
p. 146 Fig. 3-12 Next
Used to create visual aids for presentations
A presentation is sometimes called a slide show
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Business Software
What is note taking software?
p. 147 Fig. 3-14 Next
Enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on the page
Notes are organized like a notebook
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Business Software
What is Personal Information Manager Software?
p. 148 Fig. 3-15 Next
Includes a calendar, address book, notepad, and synchronization with desktop computer
Most smart phones and PDAs include PIM functionality
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Create documents and worksheets
Manage databasesand lists
Create slide shows Take notes
Business Software
What can you do with Personal Mobile Device business software?
p. 148 Next
Manage budgetsand finances
View and editphotos
Read electronicbooks
Plan travel routesCompose and reade-mail messages
Send instantmessages
Browse the Web
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Business Software
What is a software suite?
p. 148
A collection of individualprograms sold asa single package
A collection of individualprograms sold asa single package
Less likelihood of error
ease of use
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lower cost
3 major advantages:3 major advantages:
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Business Software
What is project management software?
p. 149 Fig. 3-16
Allows you to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project
Next
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Business Software
What is accounting software?
p. 149 Fig. 3-17 Next
Helps companies record and report their financial transactions
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Marketing Sales DistributionCustomerService
IT
Business Software
What is enterprise computing software?
p. 150
Large organizations require special computing solutions
Each functional unit has specialized software requirements
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HumanResources
Accounting Engineering Manufacturing
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Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareWhat are some popular graphics and multimedia software products?
p. 151 Fig. 3-19 Next
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Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareWhat is computer-aided design (CAD)?
p. 151 Fig. 3-20 Next
Sophisticated application software that allows you to create engineering, architectural, and scientific designs
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Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareWhat is desktop publishing software?
p. 152 Fig. 3-21 Next
Enables you to design and produce sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors
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Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareWhat is paint/image editing software?
p. 152 Fig. 3-22 Next
Used to create and modify graphical images
Sometimes called illustration software
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Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareWhat is professional photo editing software?
p. 152 - 153 Fig. 3-23 Next
Allows users to customize digital photos Save images in a variety of file formats
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Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareWhat is video and audio editing software?
p. 153 Fig. 3-24 Next
Video editing software allows you to modify a segment of a video, called a clip
Audio editing software allows you to modify audio clips
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Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareWhat is multimedia authoring software?
p. 154 Fig. 3-25 Next
Allows you to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive application
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Graphics and Multimedia Software
p. 154
animation
graphicalimages
audio
videoorganizemanagemaintain
Web sites
Next
Helps users of all skill levels to create Web pages Some application software programs include Web page
authoring programs
What is Web page authoring software?
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Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use
What software products are available for home, personal,and educational use?
p. 156 - 161 Figs. 3-30–3-39 Next
Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Tax Preparation Software, Personal DTP Software, Travel and Mapping Software, and Reference Softwarebelow Chapter 3
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Application Software for Communications
What software facilitates communication?
p. 161 Fig. 3-40 Next
Web Browser
E-mail Instant Messaging
Chat Room
Text Messaging
RSS Aggregator
Blogging
Newsgroup/Message
Board
FTP VoIP Video Conferencing
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Utility Programs – System Software!What are some widely used stand-alone utility
programs?
p. 162 Fig. 3-41 Next
AntivirusProgram
PersonalFirewall
SpywareRemover
InternetFilters
FileManager
FileCompression
BackupClick to view Web Link, click Chapter 3, Click Web Link fromleft navigation, then click Antivirus Programs below Chapter 3
MediaPlayer
CD/DVDBurning
PCMaintenance
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Web-based Software
What is a Web application?
p. 163 Figs. 3-43 Next
A software application that obtains information from the Web Some Web applications store your data and information at
their site Some are free
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Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software
What is Online Help?
p. 164 - 165 Fig. 3-44a Next
Electronic equivalent of a user manual
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Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software
What is Web-based Help?
p. 164 - 165 Fig. 3-44b Next
A Web site linked from online Help Provides updates and more resources to respond
to technical issues about a program Some Web sites contain
chat rooms where a user can talk directly with a technical support person
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Self-directed, self-paced instruction on a topic on the Web Distance learning (DL) is
the delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other locations
Learning Aids and Support Tools Within an Application
What is Web-based training (WBT)?
p. 165 - 166 Fig. 3-45 Next
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Summary of Application Software
Application softwareApplication software
Business softwareBusiness software
Graphics and multimedia softwareGraphics and multimedia software
Software for home, personal, and educational use
Software for home, personal, and educational use
Software for communicationsSoftware for communications
Web-based softwareWeb-based software
Learning aids and support tools within an application
Learning aids and support tools within an application
Chapter 3 Complete
Widely used utility programsWidely used utility programs