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

Application Software Part-1

1.       Identify the categories of application software

2.       Explain ways software is distributed

3.       Explain how to start and interact with application software

4.       Identify the key features of widely used business programs

•          What is Application software?

•          List the four (4) categories of an application software

1. Packaged software
2. Custom software
3. Shareware
4. Freeware
5. Public-domain software
6. System software
7. Window
8. Dialog box
9. Word processing software
10. Voice recognition
11. Spreadsheet software
12. Database software
13. Presentation graphics
14. Note taking software
15. PDA software
16. Software suite
17. Project management
18. Accounting software
19. What is application software?

•          Programs that perform specific tasks for users

•          How is software distributed?

v   Packaged software

v  Custom software

v  Shareware

§  distributed free for trial period

v  Freeware

§  copyrighted software provided at no cost

v  Public-domain software

§  freeware with no copyright restrictions

•          What is system software?

•          Programs that control the operations of the computer

•          Serves as the interface between the user, the application software and the computer’s hardware

•          How do you start an application?

•          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

•          What is a window?

•          A rectangular area of the screen that displays a program, data and/or information

•          What is a Dialog box?

•          A special window that provides information, presents available options or requests a response

•          What is Business software?

•          Software that assists people in becoming more effective and efficient

•          What is word processing software?

•          Allows users to create and manipulate text and graphics

•          Clip art is a collection of graphics that you can insert in documents

•          What are popular word processing features?

•          What is voice recognition?

•          The computer’s capability of distinguishing spoken words

•          What is spreadsheet software?

•          Organizes data

•          Performs calculations and recalculates when data changes

•          What is Database software?

•          What is presentation graphics software?

•          Used to create visual aids for presentations

•          A presentation is sometimes called a slide show

•          What is note taking software?

•          Enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings or sketches anywhere on the page

•          Notes are organized like a notebook

•          What is PDA software?

•          Allows PDA users to create documents, take notes, manage budgets, view photographs and more

•          Most include Personal Information Manager (PIM) software

•          Calendar, address book, synchronization with desktop computer

•          What is a software suite?

•          What is Project Management Software?

•          Allows you to plan, schedule, track and analyze the events, resources and costs of a project

•          What is Accounting software?

•          Helps companies record and report their financial transactions

System Software Part-1

• Device dependent

• Device independent

• Proprietary software

• Downward compatible

• Upward compatible

• Embedded OS

• Network OS

• Stand-alone OS

• Virus

• Anti-virus program

• Personal firewall

• File compression

• PC maintenance

• What are some characteristics of operating systems?

• What are three categories of operating systems?

• What is DOS (Disk Operating System)?

• How do Windows versions compare?

• What is Windows XP?

• Microsoft’s fastest, most reliable Windows operating system

• Available in five editions:

• Home Edition

• Professional Edition

• Tablet PC Edition

• Media Centre Edition

• 64-bit Edition

• What are some features of Windows XP?

• What is Mac OS X?

• Available only for computers manufactured by Apple

• Macintosh operating system has been model for most GUIs

• What is UNIX?

• Used by power users because of its flexibility and power

• Most versions offer GUI

• Both a stand-alone and a network operating system

• What is Linux?

• Popular, free, multitasking UNIX-type operating system

• Open-source software - code is available to public

• Both a stand-alone and a network operating system

• What are examples of network operating systems?

• What is an embedded operating system?

• Found on most mobile computers, PDAs and other small devices

• Windows CE.NET is scaled-down version of Windows

• What are two operating systems for PDAs?

• Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC

• Palm OS for Palm, Visor and CLIE

• What is Symbian OS?

• Open-source, multitasking operating system designed for smart phones

• Make telephone calls, save appointments, browse Web, send and receive e-mail and faxes, and etc

• What is a virus?

• Potentially damaging computer program

• Affects computer without user’s knowledge

• What is an anti-virus program?

• Identifies and removes viruses in memory, storage media and incoming files

• Must be updated frequently

• What is a personal firewall?

• Protects personal computer from unauthorized intrusions

• Monitors all transmissions to and from computer

• What is a file compression utility?

• Shrinks size of files to free up room and improve performance

• Compressed files are sometimes called zipped files

• Two popular utilities : PKZIP and WinZip

• What is a personal computer maintenance utility?

• Identifies and fixes operating system problems and disk problems

• Some continuously monitor computer to identify problems before they occur