Application software includes programs for personal productivity, education, communications, business, graphics, and multimedia. It is distributed through various methods like packaged software, web-based software, open source software, and shareware. Popular application software includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and personal information manager programs for business, as well as graphics, photo, and multimedia programs. Web-based applications and utility programs are also widely used. Learning aids like online help, web-based help, and web-based training support users of application software.

1. Chapter 3 Application Software

2. Chapter 3 ObjectivesNextIdentify the key features of widely used home, personal, and educational programsIdentify the categories of application softwareIdentify the types of application software used in communicationsExplain ways software is distributedDescribe the function of severalutility programsExplain how to work with application softwareDiscuss the advantages of using Web-based softwareIdentify the key features of widely used business programsDescribe the learning aids available for application softwareIdentify the key features of widely used graphics and multimedia programs

3. Application SoftwareNextWhat is application software?Programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasksp. 134 Fig. 3-1

4. Application SoftwareNextHow is software distributed?Packaged software, mass-produced

5. Custom software, performs functions specific to a business or industry

6. Web-based software, hosted by a Web site

7. Open source software, provided for use, modification, and redistribution

8. Shareware, copyrighted software that is distributed free for trial period

9. Freeware, copyrighted software provided at no cost

10. Public-domain software, freeware with no copyright restrictionsp. 134 - 135

11. Application SoftwareNextWhat is system software?Serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardwarep. 135 Fig. 3-2

12. Application SoftwareNextHow do you start an application?From the desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, and click the name of the application

13. The program’s instructions load into memoryp. 136 - 137 Fig. 3-3

14. Application SoftwareNextWhat is a window?A rectangular area of the screen that displays data and informationp. 136 - 137 Fig. 3-3

15. Application SoftwareNextWhat is a dialog box?A window that provides information, presents available options, or requests a responsep. 136 - 137 Fig. 3-3

16. Business SoftwareNextWhat is business software?Application software that assists people in becoming more effective and efficientp. 138 Fig. 3-4

17. Business SoftwareClick to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Linkfrom left navigation, then click Word Processing Software below Chapter 3NextWhat is word processing software?Allows users to create and manipulate text and graphics

18. Clip art is a collection of graphics that you caninsert indocumentsp. 138 – 139 Fig. 3-5

19. Business SoftwareNextWhat are popular word processing features?AutoFormatAutoCorrectCollaborationColumnsMacrosInk InputGrammarCheckerMail MergeResearchReadingLayoutSmart TagsThesaurusTemplatesTablesVoice RecognitionTrackingChangesWeb PageDevelopmentp. 140 Fig. 3-6

20. Business SoftwareNextWhat is a font?A name assigned to a specific design of characters

21. Font size indicates the size of the characters in a particular font in points(a single point is about1/72 of an inch in height)

22. Font style adds emphasis to a font such as bold, italic, and underlinep. 141 Fig. 3-7

23. Business Software= A1+B2 (*C12)= D1+E2 (*F12)= SUM (C12:Y12)NextWhat is spreadsheet software?Organizes data in rows and columns

24. Performs calculations andrecalculates when data changesp. 142 - 144

25. Business SoftwareNextHow is a spreadsheet organized?Columns identified by letters

26. Rows identified by numbers

27. A cell is the intersection of a column and rowp. 142 - 143 Fig. 3-8

28. Business SoftwareNextWhat is a function?A predefined formula that performs common calculations=B8+B9+B10+B11+B12=SUM(B8:B12)p. 143 Fig. 3-9

29. Business SoftwareClick to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Linkfrom left navigation, then click Spreadsheet Software below Chapter 3NextWhat is charting?Allows you to display spreadsheet data in graphical formp. 144 Fig. 3-10

30. Business SoftwareNextWhat is database software?Allows you to create, access, and manage dataAdd, change, delete, sort, and retrieve datap. 145

31. Business SoftwareNextWhat are the parts of a database?A table contains records

32. A record is a row in a table that contains information about a given person, product, object, or event

33. A field is a column in a table that contains a specific category of data within a recordp. 145 Fig. 3-11

34. Business SoftwareCan be sent as a report to the printerRun queries to retrieve dataNextHow do you extract information from a database?p. 145

35. Business SoftwareClick to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Linkfrom left navigation, then click Presentation Graphics Software below Chapter 3NextWhat is presentation graphics software?Used to create visual aids for presentations

36. A presentation is sometimes called a slide showp. 146 Fig. 3-12

37. Business SoftwareNextWhat is note taking software?Enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on the page

38. Notes are organized like a notebookp. 147 Fig. 3-14

39. Business SoftwareNextWhat is Personal Information ManagerSoftware?Includes a calendar, address book, notepad, and synchronization with desktop computer

40. Most smart phones and PDAs include PIM functionalityp. 148 Fig. 3-15

41. Business SoftwareNextWhat can you do with Personal Mobile Device business software?Create documents and worksheetsManage databasesand listsCreate slide showsTake notesManage budgetsand financesView and editphotosRead electronicbooksPlan travel routesCompose and reade-mail messagesSend instantmessagesBrowse the Webp. 148

42. Business Softwarelower costease of useNextWhat is a software suite?A collection of individualprograms sold asa single packageTwo major advantages:p. 148

43. Business SoftwareNextWhat is project management software?Allows you to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a projectp. 149 Fig. 3-16

44. Business SoftwareNextWhat is accounting software?Helps companies record and report their financial transactionsp. 149 Fig. 3-17

45. Business SoftwareClick to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Linkfrom left navigation, then click Document Management Softwarebelow Chapter 3NextWhat is 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 userp. 150 Fig. 3-18

46. Business SoftwareNextWhat is enterprise computing software?Large organizations require special computing solutions

47. Each functional unit has specialized software requirementsHumanResourcesAccountingEngineeringManufacturingMarketingSalesDistributionCustomerServiceITp. 150

48. Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareNextWhat are some popular graphics and multimedia software products?p. 151 Fig. 3-19

49. Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareNextWhat is computer-aided design (CAD)?Sophisticated application software that allows you to create engineering, architectural, and scientific designsp. 151 Fig. 3-20

50. Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareNextWhat is desktop publishing software?Enables you to design and produce sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colorsp. 152 Fig. 3-21

51. Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareNextWhat is paint/image editing software?Used to create and modify graphical images

52. Sometimes called illustration softwarep. 152 Fig. 3-22

53. Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareNextWhat is professional photo editing software?Allows users to customize digital photos

54. Save images in a variety of file formatsp. 152 - 153 Fig. 3-23

55. Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareNextWhat is video and audio editing software?Video editing software allows you to modify a segment of a video, called a clip

56. Audio editing software allows you to modify audio clipsp. 153 Fig. 3-24

57. Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareNextWhat is multimedia authoring software?Allows you to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in an interactive applicationp. 154 Fig. 3-25

58. Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareCLICK TO STARTNextVideo: MediaCell Video Converter

59. Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareorganizemanagemaintainNextWhat is Web page authoring software?Helps users of all skill levels to create Web pages

60. Some application software programs include Web page authoring programsgraphicalimagesvideoWeb sitesanimationaudiop. 154

61. Software for Home, Personal, and Educational UseClick to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Tax Preparation Software, Personal DTP Software, Travel and Mapping Software, and Reference Softwarebelow Chapter 3NextWhat software products are available for home, personal,and educational use?p. 156 - 161 Figs. 3-30–3-39

62. Application Software for CommunicationsNextWhat software facilitates communication?Web BrowserE-mailInstant MessagingChat RoomText MessagingRSS AggregatorBloggingNewsgroup/Message BoardFTPVoIPVideo Conferencingp. 161 Fig. 3-40

63. Popular Utility ProgramsClick to view Web Link, click Chapter 3, Click Web Link fromleft navigation, then click Antivirus Programs below Chapter 3NextWhat are some widely used stand-alone utility programs?AntivirusProgramPersonalFirewallSpywareRemoverInternetFiltersFileManagerFileCompressionBackupMediaPlayerCD/DVDBurningPCMaintenancep. 162 Fig. 3-41

64. Web-based SoftwareNextWhat is a Web application?A software application that obtains information from the Web

65. Some Web applications store your data and information at their site

66. Some are freep. 163 Figs. 3-43

67. Web-based SoftwareNextWhat is Web 2.0?Web sites that offer Web-based software

68. Provide users with a means to share and/or store personal information through Web-based softwareClick to view Web Link, click Chapter 3, Click Web Link fromleft navigation, then click Web 2.0below Chapter 3p. 163 - 164

69. Web-based SoftwareThird-party organization that manages and distributes software and services on the WebAllows companies to outsource information technology (IT) needsNextWhat is an application service provider(ASP)?p. 164

70. Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application SoftwareNextWhat is Online Help?Electronic equivalent of a user manualp. 164 - 165 Fig. 3-44a

71. Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application SoftwareNextWhat is Web-based Help?A Web site linked from online Help

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

73. Some Web sites contain chat rooms where a user can talk directly with a technical support personp. 164 - 165 Fig. 3-44b

74. Learning Aids and Support Tools Within an ApplicationNextWhat is Web-based training (WBT)?Self-directed, self-paced instruction on a topic on the Web

75. Distance learning (DL) is the delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other locationsp. 165 - 166 Fig. 3-45

76. Summary of Application SoftwareApplication softwareSoftware for communicationsWidely used utility programsBusiness softwareGraphics and multimedia softwareWeb-based softwareSoftware for home, personal, and educational useLearning aids and support tools within an applicationChapter 3 Complete