1. Chapter 3 Application Software

2. Chapter 3 Objectives Next Identify the key features of widely used home, personal, and educational programs Identify the categories of application software Identify the types of application software used in communications Explain ways software is distributed Describe the function of severalutility programs Explain how to work with application software Discuss the advantages of using Web-based software Identify the key features of widely used business programs Describe the learning aids available for application software Identify the key features of widely used graphics and multimedia programs

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

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

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

19. Business Software Next What are popular word processing features? AutoFormat AutoCorrect Collaboration Columns Macros Ink Input GrammarChecker Mail Merge Research ReadingLayout Smart Tags Thesaurus Templates Tables Voice Recognition TrackingChanges Web PageDevelopment p. 140 Fig. 3-6

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

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

26. Rows identified by numbers

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

30. Business Software Next What is database software? Allows you to create, access, and manage data Add, change, delete, sort, and retrieve data p. 145

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 Software Can be sent as a report to the printer Run queries to retrieve data Next How do you extract information from a database? p. 145

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

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

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

41. Business Software Next What can you do with Personal Mobile Device business software? Create documents and worksheets Manage databasesand lists Create slide shows Take notes Manage budgetsand finances View and editphotos Read electronicbooks Plan travel routes Compose and reade-mail messages Send instantmessages Browse the Web p. 148

42. Business Software lower cost ease of use Next What is a software suite? A collection of individualprograms sold asa single package Two major advantages: p. 148

47. Each functional unit has specialized software requirementsHumanResources Accounting Engineering Manufacturing Marketing Sales Distribution CustomerService IT p. 150

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

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

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

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

58. Graphics and Multimedia Software CLICK TO START Next Video: MediaCell Video Converter

60. Some application software programs include Web page authoring programsgraphicalimages video Web sites animation audio p. 154

61. Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use Click 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 3 Next What software products are available for home, personal,and educational use? p. 156 - 161 Figs. 3-30–3-39

62. Application Software for Communications Next What software facilitates communication? Web Browser E-mail Instant Messaging Chat Room Text Messaging RSS Aggregator Blogging Newsgroup/Message Board FTP VoIP Video Conferencing p. 161 Fig. 3-40

63. Popular Utility Programs Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 3, Click Web Link fromleft navigation, then click Antivirus Programs below Chapter 3 Next What are some widely used stand-alone utility programs? AntivirusProgram PersonalFirewall SpywareRemover InternetFilters FileManager FileCompression Backup MediaPlayer CD/DVDBurning PCMaintenance p. 162 Fig. 3-41

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

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

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 3 p. 163 - 164

69. Web-based Software Third-party organization that manages and distributes software and services on the Web Allows companies to outsource information technology (IT) needs Next What is an application service provider(ASP)? p. 164

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

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 Software Application software Software for communications Widely used utility programs Business software Graphics and multimedia software Web-based software Software for home, personal, and educational use Learning aids and support tools within an application Chapter 3 Complete