discovering computers 2008 fundamentals fourth edition chapter 3 application software
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Discovering Computers 2008FundamentalsFourth Edition
Chapter 3Application Software
Chapter 3 Objectives
Identify the categories of application software
Identify the categories of application software
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
Describe the function of severalutility programs
Describe the function of severalutility programs
Next
Describe Web-based software and the learning aids available for application
software
Describe Web-based software and the learning aids available for application
software
Application Software
What is application software? Programs designed to make users more productive
p. 100 Fig. 3-1 Next
Application Software
How is software distributed?
p. 101
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. 101 Fig. 3-2 Next
Programs that control the operations of the computer
Serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware
Application Software
How do you start an application?
p. 102 - 103 Fig. 3-3
Start button All Programs
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
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Application Software
What is a window?
p. 102 - 103 Fig. 3-3
Menu Bar
A rectangular area of the screen that displays data and information
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Application Software
What is a dialog box?
p. 102 - 103 Fig. 3-3 Next
A window that provides information, presents available options, or requests a response
Business Software
What is business software?
p. 104 Fig. 3-4 Next
Software that assists people in becoming more effective and efficient
Business Software
What is word processing software?
p. 105 Fig. 3-5
Allows users to create and manipulate text and graphics Clip art is a collection
of images that you caninsert indocuments
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Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Linkfrom left navigation, then click Word Processing Software below Chapter 3
Business Software
What is a font?
p. 106 Fig. 3-6 Next
A name assigned to a specific design of characters Font size specifies 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
= SUM (C12:Y12)
Business Software
p. 107 - 108
= A1+B2 (*C12) = D1+E2 (*F12)
What is spreadsheet software?
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Organizes data Performs calculations and
recalculates when data changes Charting capabilities
Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Linkfrom left navigation, then click Spreadsheet Software below Chapter 3
Business Software
How is a spreadsheet organized?
p. 107 Fig. 3-7 Next
Columns identified by letters Rows identified by numbers A cell is the intersection of a
column and row
Business Software
What is a function?
p. 107 Next
A predefined formula that performs common calculations=B10+B11+B12+B13+B14+B15
=SUM(B10:B15)
Business Software
What is charting?
p. 108 Fig. 3-8 Next
Allows you to display spreadsheet data in graphical form
Business Software
What is database software?
p. 108
Allows you to create, access, and
manage data
Add, change, delete, sort, and retrieve data
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Business Software
What are the parts of a database?
p. 108 Fig. 3-9 Next
A table contains records A record is a row in a
table that contains information about a given person, product, object, or event
A field is a column in a table that contains a specific category of data within a record
Business Software
How do you extract information from a database?
p. 109
Can be sent as a report to the printer
Run queries to retrieve data
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Business Software
What is presentation graphics software?
p. 109 Fig. 3-10 Next
Used to create visual aids for presentations
A presentation is sometimes called
a slide show
Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Linkfrom left navigation, then click Presentation Graphics Software below Chapter 3
Business Software
What is note taking software?
p. 110 Fig. 3-11 Next
Enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on the page
Notes are organized like a notebook
Business Software
What is Personal Information Manager software?
p. 110 Next
Allows PDA users to help users organize personal information Calendar, address book, notepad, and
synchronization with desktop computer In addition to PIM software, a huge variety of
business software is available for PDAs
Create documents and worksheets
Manage databasesand lists
Create slide shows Take notes
Business Software
What can you do with PDA business software?
p. 110 Next
Manage budgetsand finances
View and editphotographs
Read electronicbooks
Plan travel routesCompose and reade-mail messages
Send instantmessages
Browse the Web
Business Software
What is a software suite?
p. 110
A collection of individualapplications sold as
a single package
A collection of individualapplications sold as
a single packageTwo major advantages:Two major advantages:
lower cost ease of use
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Business Software
What is project management software?
p. 111 Fig. 3-12
Allows you to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project
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Business Software
What is accounting software?
p. 111 Fig. 3-13 Next
Helps companies record and report their financial transactions
Business Software
What is document management software?
p. 111 Fig. 3-14 Next
Provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user
Business Software
What is enterprise computing software?
p. 112 Next
A large organization requires special computing solutions because of its size and large geographical distribution
Each functional unit has specialized software requirements
Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Linkfrom left navigation, then click Enterprise Computing Software below Chapter 3
Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareWhat are some popular graphics and multimedia software products?
p. 112 Fig. 3-15 Next
Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareWhat is computer-aided design (CAD)?
p. 113 Fig. 3-16 Next
Software that allows you to create engineering, architectural, and scientific designs
Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareWhat is desktop publishing (DTP) software?
p. 113 Fig. 3-17 Next
Enables you to design and produce sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors
Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareWhat is paint/image editing software?
p. 113 Fig. 3-18 Next
Used to create and modify graphical images
Sometimes called illustration software
Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareWhat is video and audio editing software?
p. 114 Fig. 3-19 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
Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareWhat is multimedia authoring software?
p. 114 Fig. 3-20 Next
Allows you to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation into an interactive application
Graphics and Multimedia Software
p. 114
animation
graphicalimages
audio
videoorganize
managemaintain
Web pagesand/or
Web sites
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Allows users of all skill levels to create Web pages Some application software programs include Web page
authoring programs
What is Web page authoring software?
Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use
What software products are available for home, personal,and educational use?
p. 115 - 119 Figs. 3-23–3-30 Next
Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Legal Software, Personal DTP Software, and Entertainment Software below Chapter 3
Application Software for Communications
What software facilitates communication?
p. 120 Fig. 3-32 Next
InternetInternetTelephonyTelephony
BloggingBlogging
InstantInstantmessagingmessaging
Newsgroups /Newsgroups /Message BoardMessage Board
FTPFTP
VideoVideoconferencingconferencingChat roomsChat rooms
WebWebbrowsersbrowsersE-mailE-mail
Popular Utility Programs
What are some widely used stand-alone utility programs?
p. 121 Fig. 3-33 Next
AntivirusProgram
PersonalFirewall
SpywareRemover
InternetFilters
FileManager
FileCompression
BackupMediaPlayer
CD/DVDBurning
PCMaintenance
Web-Based Software
What is a Web application?
p. 122 Fig. 3-34 Next
A software application that obtains information from the Web Some Web applications
store your data and information at their site
Some are free
Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software
What is Online Help?
p. 123 Fig. 3-35 Next
Electronic equivalent of a user manual
Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software
What is Web-based Help?
p. 123 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
Self-directed, self-paced instruction on a topic on the Web
Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software
What is Web-based training (WBT)?
p. 123 Fig. 3-36 Next
Click to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Linkfrom left navigation, then click E-Learningbelow Chapter 3
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
Chapter 3 Complete
Widely-used utility programsWidely-used utility programs
Learning aids for application softwareLearning aids for application software