Types of Application Software
Q-4.Types of
Application Software?
Ans.
Application
software is a major type of computer software and it is also
called as end-user program. This software is used to edit text, numbers, and
graphics and utilizes the capacities of a computer for the completion of task.
The application software includes database programs, word processors, and
spread sheets etc.
Ø Types of application software are:
o Word
processing software: The
main purpose of this software is to produce documents. MS-Word, Word Pad,
Notepad and some other text editors are some of the examples of word processing
software.
o Database
software: Database is a collection of data. The purpose of
this software is to organize and manage data. The advantage of this software is
that you can change way data is stored and displayed. MS access, dBase,
FoxPro, Paradox, and Oracle are some of the examples of database software.
o Spread
sheet software: The spread sheet software is used to maintain
budget, financial statements, grade sheets, and sales records. The purpose of
this software is organizing numbers. It also allows the users to perform simple
or complex calculations on the numbers entered in rows and columns. MS-Excel,
Lotus 1-2-3, and Open Office cal are some of the examples of spreadsheet
application software.
o Multimedia
software: Media Players and Real Players are the examples of multimedia software.
This software will allow the user to create audio and videos. The different
forms of multimedia software are audio converters, players, burners, video
encoders and decoders.
o Presentation
software: This software will be used to display the
information in the form of slide show. The three main functions of presentation
software is editing that allows insertion and formatting of text, methods to
include graphics in the text and a functionality of executing the slide shows.
The best example for this type of application software is Microsoft Power
Point.
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