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Department of Education
National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
MARIKINA CITY

Information and Communication Technology

Computer System Servicing
First Quarter-Module 4

Writer: Gina Maglinong

Illustrator: Jee-Jay B. Canillo
Cover Illustrator: Christopher E. Mercado
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 Lesson

1 Install Application Software

In this lesson, you will learn the meaning as well as the purpose of installer
in computer system. Installer means to install software on a computer that complies
with the system requirement.

Listed below are the materials and hardware specifications needed in the
world of Computer System Servicing. Read each one carefully. Then write “Not
much”, if you are not really familiar, “A little” if you are somewhat familiar, and “A
lot”, if you are absolutely familiar.

Skills in Computer System Servicing Not A A lot

Much little
Application Software Type

packaged
custom
Web application
Open source
shareware
freeware
public domain

Application software is a program or group of programs designed for end

users. Application software consists of programs designed to make users more
productive and/or assist them with personal tasks. Application software has a
variety of uses:
1. To make business activities more efficient
2. To assist with graphics and multimedia projects
3. To support home, personal, and educational tasks
4. To facilitate communications

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 An installation program or installer is a computer program that installs files,
such as applications, drivers, or other software, onto a computer. Some installers
are specifically made to install the files they contain; other installers are general-
purpose and work by reading the contents of the software package to be installed.

TYPES OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Application Software
A program or group of programs designed for end users. It allows end users
to accomplish one or more specific (non-computer related) tasks.
Examples of Computer Application Software
- Word processor
- Spreadsheet
- Presentation Software
- Database Management System
- Desktop Publisher
- Graphic Editor
- Web Browser

Word Processor
Word processor is a software program capable of creating, storing, and
printing documents. Unlike the
standard typewriter, users
using word processors have the
ability of creating a document
and making any changes
anywhere in the document. This
document can also be saved for
modification at a later time or to
be opened on any other
computer using the same word
processor.

Features
- Insert text
- Delete text
- Cut and paste
- Copy

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 - Page size and margins
- Search and replace
- Print

Examples
- Microsoft Word
- WordPro
- AppleWorks
-
Spreadsheet
Spreadsheet is a data file made up of rows and columns that are used to
sort data and allow a user to manipulate and arrange data easily, commonly
numerical data. What makes a spreadsheet software program most unique is its
ability to calculate values using mathematical formulas and the data in the cells.

Features:
- Formulas
- Functions
- Charts
- Cut/Copy/Paste with single cells or ranges of cells
- Cells formatting
- Cells merging

Examples
- Microsoft
Excel
- Lotus 1-2-3
- Apple
Numbers
- OpenOffice
Calc

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Presentation Software

A presentation program is a software program that helps create a slideshow

that addresses a topic. Presentation programs are often used in businesses and
schools for discussing a topic or for teaching.

It typically includes three major functions:

- an editor that allows text to be inserted and formatted
- a method for inserting and manipulating graphic images
- a slide-show system to display the content.

Features:
- Insert Slide
- Deletion of Inserted slides
- Allows cut and paste slides in any order.
- Allows duplication content or slide
- Allows you to
display the
presentation
designed in a slide
show system. (View
Slide Feature)
Allows animations
and/or sounds
manipulations on
objects in the slide.

Example:
- Microsoft
PowerPoint
- Adobe Persuasion
- Hypercard
- OpenOffice Impress
- Scala Multimedia

Database Management System (DBMS) Software

A program that controls the organization, storage, management, and retrieval

of data in a database. Users can create tables, queries, forms and reports.

Example:
- Microsoft Access
- Oracle Database
- MySQL
- FoxPro

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Desktop Publishing Software

Used to produce high-quality printed documents such as magazine, greeting

card, posters, etc. It allows
you to use different
typefaces, specify various
margins and justifications,
and embed illustrations and
graphs directly into the text.

Example:
- Adobe Indesign
- QuarkXpress
- MS Publisher

Web Browser
Web browser, a software
application used to locate and
display Web pages.

Example:
- Internet Explore (IE)
- Mozilla Firefox
- Opera

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Graphic Software

Graphics software or image editing software is a program or collection of

programs that enable a person to manipulate visual images on a computer.

Computer graphics can be classified into two distinct categories:

- raster graphics
- vector graphics

Raster Graphic Editor

A raster graphics editor is a

computer program that allows
users to paint and edit pictures
interactively on the computer
screen and save them in one of
many popular “bitmap” or
“raster” formats

Common features:
- Select a region for editing
- Draw lines with brushes
of different color, size,
shape and pressure
- Add typed letters in different font styles
- Apply various filters for effects
- Convert between various image formats
Examples
- Adobe Photoshop
- PaintShop Pro
- iPhoto
- GIMP

Vector Graphic Editor

Also known as drawing software. A computer program that allows users to
compose and edit vector graphics images interactively on a computer.
Vector editors are often
better for page layout,
typography, logos, sharp-edged
artistic illustrations (e.g.
cartoons, clip art, complex
geometric patterns), technical
illustrations, diagramming and
flowcharting.
Examples
- Adobe Illustrator
- Macromedia Freehand
- Xara Xtreme
- Inkscape

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Accounting Software

Accounting software is an application software that records & processes

accounting transactions within functional modules such as accounts payable,
accounts receivable, payroll, and trial balance. It functions as an accounting
information system.

Features:
- Accounts
receivable
- Accounts payable
- General ledger
- Billing
- Stock/inventory
- Purchase order
- Sales order
- Bookkeeping
Examples:
- Microsoft Money
- MYOB
- USB
- SAGE

Other Examples:
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Video Editor
- Sound Editor
- Video Games
- Educational Software
- Email Client
- Electronic Media

Introduction to Software Licensing

Software Licensing
Software Licensing is a legal instrument (by way of contract law) governing the
usage or redistribution of software allowing an individual or group to use a piece of
software. Nearly all applications are licensed. Some are based on the number
machines on which the licensed program can run whereas others are based on the
number of users that can use the program.

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Types of Software License
- Registerware
- Shareware
- Freeware
- Open source
- Demoware
- Abandonware

Registerware
- Refers to computer software which requires the user to give personal
information through registration in order to download or use the program.

Shareware/Demoware
- Refers to copyrighted commercial software that is distributed without
payment on a trial basis and is limited by any combination of functionality,
availability, or convenience.
Freeware
- Computer software that is available for use with no cost or for an optional
fee.
- Freeware is different from shareware, where the user is obliged to pay.

Open Source Software (OSS)

- OSS is also a free software.
- OSS can be defined as computer software for which the human-readable
source code is made available under a copyright license (or arrangement
such as the public domain) that meets the Open Source Definition.
- This permits users to use, change, and improve the software, and to
redistribute it in modified or unmodified form.

Abandonware
- It refers to sofware that is no longer available for purchase or that is at
least a certain amount of years old.

License Key
- A software license key is a pattern of numbers and/or letters provided to
licensed users of a software program.
- License keys are typically created and delivered via a license generator once
a software user has paid for the software and has agreed to the conditions
of use and distribution as legally specified in the software license.

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License Key

Software Piracy
- The unauthorized copying of software.
- Refers to ways of obtaining software without the permission of the software
holder
Some common types of software piracy include:
- Counterfeit software
- OEM unbundling
- Softlifting
- Hard disk loading
- Internet software piracy
Counterfeit Software
- A type of software piracy that occurs when fake copies of software are
produced using a CD burner to copy the software
- Counterfeit software is usually sold at prices well below that of the retail
price of the legitimate software

OEM Unbundling
- Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) unbundling is a type of
software piracy that occurs when OEM-packaged software is separated
from the hardware it originally came bundled with, at the OEM or retail
level of sale.
Softlifting
- A type of software piracy that occurs when users share their software with
other users who are not authorized to have access by the End-User License
Agreement (EULA).
- The most common type of soft lifting occurs when a person does
legitimately purchase software but installs it onto multiple computers
which is a violation of the licensing agreement.
Hard Disk Loading
- A type of software piracy that occurs when hardware dealers install an
unauthorized copy of commercial software onto a computer system.
- In many cases consumers will not receive any manuals or original CD of
the software but the hardware dealer may charge for the illegal software in
the total system purchase price.

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Internet Software Piracy
- A type of software piracy that occurs when software, which is illegally
obtained through Internet channels, usually through peer-to-peer file
sharing systems or downloaded from pirate Web sites that make software
available for download for free or in exchange for users who uploaded
software

Direction: Write the different types of Software License

1. ______________________
2. ______________________
3. ______________________
4. ______________________
5. ______________________

Direction: Choose one appliances/electronic device that need application before it

can be use and explain why. Write your answer on the space provided.
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

Self-Check 4.1
Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. A program that controls the organization, storage, management, and retrieval

of data in a database
a. Word processor
b. Spreadsheet
c. Database Management System (DBMS) Software
d. Desktop Publishing Software

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 2. A computer program that allows users to paint and edit pictures interactively
on the computer screen and save them in one of many popular “bitmap” or
“raster” formats
a. Desktop Publishing Software
b. Database Management System (DBMS) Software
c. Word processor
d. raster graphics editor
3. Used to produce high-quality printed documents such as magazine, greeting
card, posters, etc.
a. Database Management System (DBMS) Software
b. Desktop Publishing Software
c. Spreadsheet
d. Word processor
4. Is a data file made up of rows and columns that are used to sort data and
allow a user to manipulate and arrange data easily, commonly numerical data.
a. Spreadsheet
b. Database Management System (DBMS) Software
c. Word processor
d. Desktop Publishing Software

5. Is a software program capable of creating, storing, and printing documents.

a. Spreadsheet
b. Database Management System (DBMS) Software
c. Desktop Publishing Software
d. Word processor

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 Development Team of the Module

Writer: Gina B. Manglinong (FHS)

Editors:
Arneil Pagatpatan (NHS)
Uriel B. Teodoro (School Head, SNHS)
Bernie R. Rinon (BNHS)
Internal Reviewers : Joseph T. Santos, EPS, TLE, SDO-Marikina
External Reviewers: PNU Validators
Illustrator: Jee-Jay B. Canillo (NHS)
Layout Artist: Maricel M. Fajardo (FHS)
Management Team:
Sheryll T. Gayola
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
OIC Office of the Schools Division Superintendent
Elisa O. Cervesa
Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division
OIC, Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Joseph T. Santos
Education Program Supervisor -TLE
Ivy Coney A. Gamatero
Education Program Supervisor – Learning Resource Management Section

For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Schools Division Office- Marikina City

191 Shoe Ave., Sta. Elena, Marikina City, 1800, Philippines

Telefax: (02) 682-2472 / 682-3989

Email Address: [email protected]

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