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Module 4 Sheet 2.3 Software Packages and Use of Application Programs

The document discusses different types of software: 1. System software, like operating systems, controls the computer hardware. Common examples are Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. 2. Application software performs specific tasks like word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, desktop publishing, and more. Popular applications include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher. 3. Programming languages are software that allows programmers to write code and instructions to develop other software programs.

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Module 4 Sheet 2.3 Software Packages and Use of Application Programs

The document discusses different types of software: 1. System software, like operating systems, controls the computer hardware. Common examples are Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. 2. Application software performs specific tasks like word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, desktop publishing, and more. Popular applications include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher. 3. Programming languages are software that allows programmers to write code and instructions to develop other software programs.

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Software Packages And

Use Of Application
Programs
Software is the component of a computer
system which refers to the set of instructions
written in a code-that computers can
understand and execute. Another name for
this set of instructions is program.
Three Types of Software

1. System Software
2. Application Software
3. Programming Language
System Software

This software tells the CPU what to do, a


more common term is Operating System
(OS). The most popular OS in use for PC
microcomputer is Microsoft’s MS DOS. DOS
for short is a collection of various programs
that help control your PC. Other operating
systems are Microsoft Windows (from the
early Windows 95 and 98 to the current
windows Vista, OS 2, MAC OS, Unix, Linux
and Apple’s OS 9.
Application Software

This is designed and written to


perform specific personal, business, or
scientific processing tasks, such as
payroll, processing, human resource
management, or inventory
management. Common Application
software are the following:
1. Word Processor

This serves as an electronic typewriter


and even more. With word processors,
the user can easily produce quality
documents like memos and reports.
Popular word processors include MS
Word and Word Perfect.
2. Spreadsheets

These are programs that simulate a


paper divided into rows and columns,
where values can be placed. These
are used for advanced numerical
analysis and calculations. Some of the
more common spreadsheet programs
are Lotus 1-2-3 and, Ms Excel and
Open Calculate.
3. Database Programs

These are programs that simulate a


paper divided into rows and columns,
where values can be placed. These
are used for advanced numerical
analysis and calculations. Some of the
more common spreadsheet programs
are Lotus 1-2-3 and, Ms Excel and
Open Calculate.
4. Presentation Software

These are programs that allow


users to create electronic
presentation for reports and
other functions.
5. Desktop Publishing Software

This allow the user to create page


makeups and do simple typesetting
to produce various materials, such
as books pamphlets, reports, and
booklets. Example of DTP
software are MS Publisher, and
PageMaker.
6. Reference Software

These are electronic versions


of various references such as
encyclopedia, almanacs,
atlases, dictionaries, thesauri,
and the like.
7. Graphics Programs

These allow the creation and


manipulation of graphics, images,
objects, and pictures. Some of the
common graphics programs are
CorelDraw, Photoshop, and
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
8. Educational Software

These include tutorials and


electronic lessons that give
students knowledge or training in a
particular subject or skill, such as
Math or Science or in gardening or
cooking.
9. Computer Games

These are programs that simulate


real games or provide
entertainment and adventure to
users.
10. Network Software

These are programs that make


it possible for computers in
different areas to be connected,
allowing their users to
communicate with each other.
11. Language Software

These provide programmers


with the necessary tools to
write programs and
instructions to computer
Programming Software

These provide programmers


with the necessary tools to
write programs and
instructions to computer
Assessment Test

A. TRUE OR FALSE. Write T


if the statement is true and
correct and F if it is not. Use
a separate sheet of paper in
answering.
Assessment Test
A
______ 1. Word processors are used to create special
movie effects.
______ 2. Systems software tells the CPU what to do.
______ 3. Software refers to the set od instructions
that computer can understand and execute.
______ 4. Reference software includes tutorial and
electronic lessons that give students knowledge or
training in a particular subject or skill.
______ 5. Graphics Program allow the users to
execute electronic presentations for reports and other
functions.
Assessment Test
B

Discuss briefly the three types


of software.
ANSWER KEY
A. True or False
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. False

B.
System Software – tells the Central processing unit what to do.

Application Software – This is designed and written to perform specific


personal, business, or scientific processing tasks, such as payroll processing, human resource
management, or inventory management.

Programming Software - to make software using different programming languages.

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