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cp102 chapter 4 notes for computer science, Study notes of Computer Science

Wilfrid Laurier UniversityComputer Science

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Chapter 4- Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play
Programs That Let You Work
Learning Outcome 4.1 You will be able to describe the basic ways to access and use software
and identify the main types of productivity and business software.
The Nuts and Bolts of Software
Objective 4.1 Describe the differences between application and system software.
The term software refers to a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.
Application software is the software you use to do everyday tasks at home, school, and work.
Microsoft Word and the Edge browser are examples of application software.
System software is the software that helps run the computer and coordinates instructions
between application software and the computer’s hardware devices. System software includes
the operating system and utility programs.
Apps and Software
Objective 4.2 List different types of apps and software you can use on your computing devices.
There are two basic types of software that you can install on your computer:
Proprietary (or commercial) software is software you buy.
Open source software is program code that is free and publicly available with few licensing and
copyright restrictions.
Software can be accessed (used) in three ways:
Local apps are installed on your computing device. They generally do not require an Internet
connection to function.
Mobile apps are also installed on your device, but need to be connected to the Internet to
achieve full functionality
Web-based apps are those that are hosted online by the vendor and made available to the
customer over the Internet. This web-based distribution model is also referred to as Software
as a Service (SaaS).
Productivity and Business Software
Objective 4.3 List the types of applications included in productivity software suites, and describe
their uses and features.
Productive Applications
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Chapter 4- Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play

Programs That Let You Work Learning Outcome 4.1 You will be able to describe the basic ways to access and use software and identify the main types of productivity and business software. The Nuts and Bolts of Software Objective 4.1 Describe the differences between application and system software. The term software refers to a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do. Application software is the software you use to do everyday tasks at home, school, and work.  Microsoft Word and the Edge browser are examples of application software. System software is the software that helps run the computer and coordinates instructions between application software and the computer’s hardware devices. System software includes the operating system and utility programs. Apps and Software Objective 4.2 List different types of apps and software you can use on your computing devices. There are two basic types of software that you can install on your computer: Proprietary (or commercial) software is software you buy. Open source software is program code that is free and publicly available with few licensing and copyright restrictions. Software can be accessed (used) in three ways: Local apps are installed on your computing device. They generally do not require an Internet connection to function. Mobile apps are also installed on your device, but need to be connected to the Internet to achieve full functionality Web-based apps are those that are hosted online by the vendor and made available to the customer over the Internet. This web-based distribution model is also referred to as Software as a Service (SaaS). Productivity and Business Software Objective 4.3 List the types of applications included in productivity software suites, and describe their uses and features. Productive Applications

Productivity software programs include the following: Word processing : to create and edit written documents Spreadsheet : to do calculations and numerical and what-if analyses easily Presentation : to create slide presentations Database : to store and organize data Note-taking : to take notes and easily organize and search them Personal information manager (PIM): to keep you organized by putting a calendar, address book, notepad, and to-do lists within your computer Objective 4.4 List software that individuals use to manage their finances. Finance Software Financial planning softwar e helps you manage your daily finances. Examples include Quicken and Mint. Tax preparation software , such as Intuit TurboTax and H&R Block Tax Software, lets you prepare your state and federal taxes on your own instead of hiring a professional. Objective 4.5 List common types of software that large and small businesses use. Common Software Accounting software is used to track accounts receivable and accounts payable, manage inventory, prepare payroll, and generate customer bills. Desktop publishing software (DTP ) is used for generating publications with complex layouts such as catalogs, annual reports, books, and newsletters. Web authoring software allows businesses to design interactive web pages. Examples are Adobe InDesign and Dreamweaver. Customer relationship management (CRM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and project management software are used to manage complex processes and tasks. Computer-aided design (CAD) software facilitates the production of automated designs, technical drawings, and 3-D model visualizations. Businesses may use specialized business software (or vertical market software) that is designed for their specific industry. Programs That Let You Play Learning Outcome 4.2: Describe the different types of multimedia and educational software available, and discuss how best to manage your software. Multimedia and Educational Software Objective 4.6 Describe the uses and features of digital image-editing, video-editing, and drawing software.

 The main app marketplaces are Google Play, App Store (Apple), and Windows Store. Beta software are apps that are still under development but are released to the public to gather feedback on design features and errors. Licensing Objective 4.11 Explain how software licenses function. A software license , also known as an End User License Agreement (EULA) , is an agreement between you, the user, and the software company who owns the software. -When you purchase software, you’re actually purchasing the license to use it and therefore must abide by the terms of the licensing agreement you accept when installing the program. Software licenses permit installation on a specific number of devices. Requirements Objective 4.12 Describe how to ensure software you purchase will work on your device. System requirements specify the minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (RAM), and hard drive capacity. Installing and Unistalling Objective 4.13 Describe how to install and uninstall software. When installing software, you’re often given the choice between a full (typical) or custom installation. When uninstalling software, it’s best to use the uninstall feature that comes with the operating system. To uninstall an app in Windows 10, on the Start menu, select All apps, then right-click the app and select Uninstall.