Application Software Part-2

•          The key features of graphics and multimedia programs

•          The key features of home, personal and educational programs

•          The types of application software used in communications

•          The different types of learning aids available for application software

•          CAD

•          Clip

•          Authoring software

•          Web application

•          ASP

•          WBT

•          Online Help

•          Web based Help

•          Wizard

•          What are some popular graphics and multimedia software products?

•          What is Computer-Aided Design (CAD)?

•          Software that allows you to create engineering, architectural and scientific designs

•          What are paint / image editing software?

•          Used to create and modify graphical images

•          Sometimes called illustration software

•          What is video and audio editing software ?

•          Video editing software allows you to modify a segment of a video called a clip

•          Audio editing software allows you to modify audio clips

•          What is multimedia authoring software?

•          Allows you to combine text, graphics, audio, video and animation into an interactive presentation

•          What is Web page authoring software?

•          Allows users of all skills levels to create Web pages

•          Some application software programs include Web page authoring programs

•          What software products are available for home, personal and educational use?

•          What software facilitates communication?

•          What is a Web application?

•          A software application that exists on a Web site, such as maps and directions

•          Some Web applications store your data and information at their site

•          Some are free

•          What is an application service provider (ASP)? 

•          What is Web-based training (WBT)?

•          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

•          What is Online Help?

•          Electronic equivalent of a user manual

•          Context-sensitive help

•          What is Web-based Help?

•          A web site linked from Online Help

•          Provides updates and more resources to respond to technical issues about a program

•          Often has a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page

•          Some Web sites contain chat rooms where user can talk directly with a technical support person

•          What is a wizard?

•          An automated assistant that helps you complete a task

•          How can I learn more about a software package?

•          Books

•          Web

•          School