APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Question 1

What is application software?

Answer 1

Software used to do specific tasks

Question 2

What are types of application programs?

Answer 2

Custom written
General purpose
Specialized software
Customization of general purpose
Integrated application software

CGSCI

Question 3

What is Custom Written?

Answer 3

Made specially for one person or company to meet their unique needs

Question 4

What is an advantage and disadvantages for custom written?

Answer 4

Advantage: Tailored to exact needs

Disadvantages: Expensive and time consuming

Question 5

What is General Purpose?

Answer 5

Off the shelf software used by people for common tasks

Question 6

What is specialized software?

Answer 6

Made for specific fields
or jobs

Question 7

What is Customization of General Purpose?

Answer 7

Regular software modified to do more or perform better.

Question 8

What is Integrated Application Software?

Answer 8

A package with several related programs that work together like microsoft office