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Exploring Software

PERFORMING COMPUTER OPERATIONS


What is a software?
is a collection of instructions that enable the
user to interact with a computer, its
hardware, or perform tasks.
✓ can be purchased at a retail computer store or online
come in a box containing all the disks, manuals, warranty, and
other documentation.
✓ can be downloaded to a computer
over the internet. Once downloaded, setup files are run to start
the installation process on your computer.
Different Types of Software
❖SYSTEM SOFTWARE
programs controlling the operation of the
computer and devices
❖APPLICATION SOFTWARE
developed to help the user to perform specific
tasks
Different Types of FREE Software
✓ SHAREWARE
software that gives you a few days to try the software before
you buy the program.
✓ FREEWARE
is completely free software that never requires payment, as
long as it is not modified.
✓ OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE
not only is the program given away for free, but the source
code used to make the program is also accessible
Types of Application Software
Word Processing Software
Spreadsheet Software
Presentation Software
Database Software
Desktop Publishing Software
Graphics And Multimedia Software
Internet Browsers
Word Processing Software
create text-based documents and provide
numerous features making entering, editing and
formatting written documents quick and precise

Microsoft Word Lotus Word Pro Corel Word Perfect


Spreadsheet Software
use to create documents and perform calculations.
Use to compute number-intensive problems such as
budgeting, forecasting

Microsoft Excel Lotus 1-2-3 Corel Quattro Pro


Presentation Software
create multimedia stacks of cards/screens that can
effectively present a lesson or a sales pitch.

Microsoft PowerPoint Prezi


Database Software
Use this software to store data.
Use to easily sort and organize records.

Microsoft Access Filemaker Pro


Desktop Publishing Software
to make signs, banners, greeting cards, illustrative
worksheets, newsletters

Microsoft Publisher
Graphics and Multimedia Software
used for image, audio and video editing and
creating architectural designs

Paint/Image Editing

Video and Audio editing

Computer Aided Design


Internet Browsers
allows you to surf the Web.
can read email and create Web pages
Types of Systems Software
Operating System
File Management Tools
Assembler/Device drivers
Debugger
Utilities
Compilers
Different Operating System
Windows

Linux

BSD
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LEARNING
APPLICATION
Classification:
Write AS if the item is an Application Software and
SS if it is a System Software.
•1. Database programs
•2. Debuggers
•3. Compilers
•4. Computer-aided design (CAD) software
•5. Internet browsers
Classification:
Write AS if the item is an Application Software and
SS if it is a System Software.
•6. Word processing software
•7. Paint/image editing
•8. Server Operating Systems
•9. Multimedia Software
•10.Device drivers
Based on the given scenario determine the
application software appropriate to be used.
•11. A teacher wants to submit her class
record on time and make sure that grades
are aligned in columns and are
automatically calculated every time scores
of the student are entered. What
application software will the teacher use.
Based on the given scenario determine the
application software appropriate to be used.
•12. A student was tasked to present a video
for 5 minutes doing a demonstration of
installing operating system. What
application software can he/she used to
edit the video?
Based on the given scenario determine the
application software appropriate to be used.
•13. A sales coach is conducting a training
and wants to be able to clearly display the
training materials to his trainees as well as
to be able to arrange it in sequence or
advance from one screen to another. What
is the best application software he can use?
II. Multiple Choice: Read each question carefully
and choose the letter of the best answer.
•14. Use this software to make signs,
banners, greeting cards, illustrative
worksheets, newsletters
•A. Database software
•B. Desktop Publishing software
•C. Internet browsers
•D. Multimedia software
II. Multiple Choice: Read each question carefully
and choose the letter of the best answer.
• 15. What software can you use to create text-based
documents provide numerous features making
entering, editing and formatting written documents
quick and precise?
• A. Database software
• B. Presentation software
• C. Spreadsheet software
• D. Word-processing software

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