2.2 Applications software Flashcards
What is the purpose of a word processor?
Used to create, manipulate, format, store and print text
What is the purpose of a spreadsheet?
Used for organisation, analysis and storage of numerical data in columns and rows
What is the purpose of a database?
Used for the creation and updating of data- manages the collection of data
What is the purpose of a Email?
Used for communication by individuals and businesses
What is the purpose of a compiler?
Used to convert instruction into machine code
What is the purpose of a debugger?
Used in the detection and correction of errors in other computer programs
What is the purpose of a translater?
Used to read, translate and execute one statement at a time from high level language to equivalent level language for the computer
What is the purpose of Interigated design environment (IDE)?
A piece of software used to write and test software
What is the purpose of management information system?
Helps decision making
What is the purpose of multimedia?
Used to combine sound, images, video and text
What is the purpose of collaboration?
Used to mange and share documents to others
What is the purpose of project management?
Used too improve the efficiency of the team
What is the purpose of manufacturing?
Used for scheduling, purchasing, shipping for a manufacturing organisation
What is the purpose of CAD/CAM?
CAM is used for designing and documenting products- CAD is used to program the manufacturing process
What is the purpose of publishing?
Used to create page layouts when combining text and graphics
