1.8 - Applications Software (WJEC)

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  • Created on: 17-05-16 18:08
What is an Applications Software?
A software designed to carry out a particular set of tasks.
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What are the three main types of Applications software?
Generic, Specialised and Bespoke.
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What can generic software be used for?
A wide variety of tasks, e.g. Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Information Handling/Databases.
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What can Specialised software be used for?
A smaller range of tasks, e.g. Accounting Software.
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What can Bespoke software be used for?
Software created for a specific organisation and specific tasks within this one organisation.
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What four main sources can information in a company come from?
Files on Disks, CD-ROM, Database, Internet.
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What are the three main types of Applications software?

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Generic, Specialised and Bespoke.

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What can generic software be used for?

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What can Specialised software be used for?

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What can Bespoke software be used for?

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