Discovering Computers 2008 Fundamentals Fourth Edition Chapter 3 Application Software.

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

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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


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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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?

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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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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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?


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?


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?


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?


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?


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


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


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

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