APPLICATION SOFTWARE
CONTENT
- Meaning of Application Software
- Classification of Application Software
- Types of Application Software
Meaning of Application Software
Application software consists of software that performs specific tasks for users.
Classification of Application Software
(a) User application program: User application software are software that are created to meet the user’s specific needs.
(b) Application Packages: This is a software package that is created for a specific purpose or industry
Types of Application Software
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Database management software
- Presentation software
- Graphic software
- Communication software
- Multimedia software
The tree below summarizes the classes of software
EVALUATION
- Distinguish between system software and application software
- List five application packages you know
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