Unit 4: Application Software Flashcards
Application Software
software that performs specific tasks that the user enables it to do (e.g. open an app)
Types of Application Software
Custom, Shareware, Freeware, Rentalware, Public Domain Software, Packaged and Web Application
Types of Application
Entertainment, Personal, Education, Productivity, specialized uses
Productivity Software
Increase user productivity (excel, word)
Data Files
Contain data e.g. word file
Program Files
contain software instructions that run when computer is on
Executable Files
Tell computer how to perform task
Exchanging Files
Importing and Exporting
Lossy Compression
compress by permanently discarding data
Lossless Compression
compress without permanently discarding
Word Processing
microsoft word
Computer Aided Design
program which helps with design
Site Licenses
allows software to be used by people in specific location
Concurrent User Licenses
allows certain # of copies to be used at once
Multiple-User Licences
specifies # of people allowed
Single-User Licenses
1 person limit
Custom Software
tailor made
Packaged Software
copyrighted, offered in stores and online, mass-produced software
Public Domain Software
no copyright, can be copied w/o consequence
Freeware
free software
Shareware
distributed with free trial but must pay when trial ends
Rentalware
online software leased for a fee
Web application
runs on remote internet server rather than on person’s computer
Pirated Software
obtained illegally
