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Discovering Computers
Fundamentals,
2011 Edition
Living in a Digital World
Objectives Overview
Identify the four categories of
application software
Describe characteristics of a
user interface
Identify the key features of widely
used business programs
Identify the key features of widely used graphics and
multimedia programs
Discovering Computers and Microsoft Office 2007Chapter 3
2See Page 95
for Detailed Objectives
Objectives Overview
Identify the key features of widely used
home, personal, and educational programs
Discuss Web applications
Identify the types of application software
used in communications
Describe the learning aids available for
application software
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for Detailed ObjectivesDiscovering Computers and Microsoft Office 2007
Chapter 3
Application Software
• ________________________________consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist with personal tasks
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To make business activities more efficient
To assist with graphics and multimedia projects
To support home, personal, and educational tasks
To facilitate communications
Discovering Computers and Microsoft Office 2007Chapter 3
Application Software
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Application Software
• Available in a variety of forms:
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___________ software
Custom software
___________ application
Open source software
Shareware ___________
Public-domain software
Discovering Computers and Microsoft Office 2007Chapter 3
Application Software
• ____________________________________ serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware
– Utility programs
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Figure 3-2
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Figure 3-3
Business Software• _________________software is application
software that assists people while performing business activities
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Presentation
Note takingPersonal
information manager
Business software for
phones
Business software
suites
Project management
AccountingDocument
managementEnterprise computing
Discovering Computers and Microsoft Office 2007Chapter 3
Business Software
• ___________________software allows users to create and manipulate documents
• __________________is a collection of electronic drawings, photos, and other images
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Business Software
• Developing a document
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• Enter text and numbers
• Insert images
• Perform other documents
_________
a document
• Make changes to existing content
• Inserting, deleting, cutting, copying, and pasting
_____a document • Change appearance
• Font
• Font size
__________ a document
Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Word Processing Software below Chapter 3
Discovering Computers and Microsoft Office 2007Chapter 3
Business Software
• _____________________software allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations
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Figure 3-7
Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Spreadsheet Software below Chapter 3
Discovering Computers and Microsoft Office 2007Chapter 3
Business Software
• ___________________depicts data in a spreadsheet in graphical form
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Business Software
• A _______________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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Chapter 3
Business Software
• ___________________software allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group
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Chapter 3
Business Software
• __________________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 __________________ suite is a collection of individual programs available together as a unit
• A personal information manager (PIM) is application software that includes
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Appointment calendar
Address book
Notepad
Discovering Computers and Microsoft Office 2007Chapter 3
Business Software
Project management software allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project
_______________________________ 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
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Human resources
Accounting Engineering Manufacturing
Marketing Sales DistributionCustomer
service
Information technology
Discovering Computers and Microsoft Office 2007Chapter 3
Graphics and Multimedia Software
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Figure 3-15
Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Graphics Software below Chapter 3
Discovering Computers and Microsoft Office 2007Chapter 3
Graphics and Multimedia Software
Computer-aided design (CAD) software
Paint/Image editing software
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Graphics and Multimedia Software
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Professional photo editing software
Multimedia authoring software
Discovering Computers and Microsoft Office 2007Chapter 3
Graphics and Multimedia Software
• ________________________authoring softwarehelps 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
Tax preparation software
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Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use
Personal paint/image editing software
Personal photo editing software
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Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use
Video and audio editing software
Home design/landscaping software
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Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use
Travel and mapping software
Educational software
Entertainment software
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Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Game Software below Chapter 3
Discovering Computers and Microsoft Office 2007Chapter 3
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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Figure 3-33
Web Applications
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Figure 3-34Discovering Computers and Microsoft Office 2007
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Application Software for Communications
Web Browser Instant Messaging Chat Room
Text, Picture, Video Messaging
RSS AggregatorNewsgroup/Message
Board
VoIP (Internet Telephony)
Video Conferencing
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Figure 3-35Discovering Computers and Microsoft Office 2007
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Learning Tools for Application Software
• ___________________ 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
• _____________________ training is a type of CBT that uses Internet technology and consists of application software on the Web
• __________________ (DL) is the delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other locations
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