Application Software Overview

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What is Application Software?

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Application software includes programs that perform specific personal, educational, or business tasks. It is also called applications, programs, or apps.

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What is the general purpose of application software?

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The general purpose of application software is to link the system software to the end user.

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How can mobile apps be obtained?

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Mobile apps can be downloaded from Google Play, network cloud, or Amazon.

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What are the main characteristics of application software?

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1. Perform specific duties like processing word documents. 2. Developed in computer languages like JavaScript and C++. 3. Always have an interactive user interface.

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What functions does application software perform?

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1. Checking the working condition of hardware and other software. 2. Enabling various apps to communicate with one another. 3. Translating instructions from the software to hardware. 4. Sending information to specific hardware to complete a task.

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What is Microsoft Office?

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An application software for processing documents, consisting of packages such as Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.

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What does media player software do?

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Enables users to listen to music and videos from computer storage or by livestreaming from the internet, and can convert media files from one format to another.

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What is the function of web browsers?

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Web browsers enable users to navigate the world wide web, connecting and displaying web pages.

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What is the purpose of email software?

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Email software enables one to send and receive electronic communication.

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What does desktop publishing software allow users to do?

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Create and edit images and other visual media like posters, gift cards, logos, etc.