Application Software

Alfie is a graphic designer working for a magazine publication. What graphic/multimedia software will he likely use in his job?

• Graphics Editing Software

• Desktop Publishing Software

• Presentation Software

• Computer-Aided Design Software

At home Alfie wants to use some application software to plan his budget and track his personal income & expenditure. What personal software will he use for this?

• Spreadsheet Software

• Database Software

• Home Finance Software

• Educational Software

Email is commonly used in business and at home for communication. Which of the following is a feature of email software?

• Bookmark

• Message Log

• Call Blocking

• Address Book

CAD software is commonly used in the architecture industry to design buildings. Which of the following are common features of CAD software? (2 answers)

• Simulation Modelling

• Walkthrough

• Rotate

• Layering

Ciara is looking at purchasing new spreadsheet software for her business. Which of the following are compatibility issues that might affect her choice?

• It may not work with the operating systems used by employees computers.

• Employees may not have the experience with the new software.

• It may not work with and communicate with other software applications employees are using.

• It may not have the features & functionality her employees need.

Why is user experience important when Ciara chooses the new spreadsheet software?

• It may lead to the software not being interoperable with other software on the system.

• Users may struggle to use new software, leading to reduced performance and requiring training.

• The software may not actually have the features they need to do their jobs.

• It isn't important, all spreadsheet software is similar enough that it doesn't matter.

When choosing application software you always want to buy the software with the most features.

• True

• False