ICT- Characteristics of Standard Apps Software and Application Areas

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  • Created on: 24-02-17 17:10
What are the advantages of custom written software?
Meets Purpose exactly, Specialist Backup
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What are the disadvantages of custom written software?
More expensive than off-the shelf, likely to have mistakes in code, not immediately available
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What are the advantages of Off the shelf software?
Already been tested, choice of makes, immediately available
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What are the disadvantages of Off the shelf software?
Many features not required, not completely suited to purpose
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What are all of the software packages?
Word Processor, DTP, Presentation Software, HTML editor, Spreadsheets, Databases
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What is a Macro?
A sequence of instructions defined as a single element. When a macro is called the sequence of instructions is used
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What are the advantages of Macros?
Time is saved as one instruction can run an entire sequence, errors are reduced as the instructions are run automatically and are the same every time
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What are the disadvantages of Macros?
Rely on the same starting point, require technical expertise to write and debug
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What are Templates?
A template is a page that has been set up with a specific layout and text formatting prior to use
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What are the advantages of Templates?
Formal layout which others can fill in, consistent application of styles
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What are the disadvantages of Templates?
Limited to the template, if changed only changes subsequent documents, not previous ones.
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What are Wizards?
Automatic creation of preset templates using guidance from user. By asking the user some questions, a wizard provides help in making the best use of the available facilities
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What are the advantages of Wizards?
Speed with which tasks are completed, different formats to choose from, user friendly approach to creating a complex document/application
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What are the disadvantages of Wizards?
User is unable to deviate from the template without experience, similarity of appearance to other documents/applications, limited by options available in wizard
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What are Style Sheets?
A set of guidelines stating how text should be formatted in specific situations – for example, headings must be Times New Roman, size 30, Bold and Centered
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What are the advantages of Style Sheets?
Known format saves time and errors and gives unified approach to documents, styles can be used to create tables of contents and indexes
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What are the disadvantages of Style Sheets?
You may apply the style but not wish it to be used in a table of contents, it is easy to change the appearance of a style and later the appearance of a document
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What is the personnel ICT system?
Personnel systems provide information about the personnel, who work in an organisation, handled by HR staff
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What is the Stock Control ICT system?
This is a system that knows how much of each item is in stock, when orders are due and how much stock is required on certain days
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What is the Invoicing ICT system?
A document sent to a customer by a company. Used as a confirmation and list of an order
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What is the Booking ICT system?
It allows for people to be able to book things such as cinema tickets/ doctor’s appointments through online mediums
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What is the Timetabling ICT system?
Helps enable the user to enter data to find, like a specific train criteria. In order to work, the timetabling system requires inputs from the user
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What is the Route Finding ICT system?
Allow the user to enter a variety of information about the starting and destination point and will plot a route between the two
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What is the Training ICT system?
The method by which training is delivered usually through the use of multimedia
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