COMPUTER SOFTWARE
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
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The application software covers a single broad application area.
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The application software covers a narrow application area.
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The application software covers a custom application area.
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The application software covers a single broad word processing area.
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Detailed explanation-1: -application software, also called application program, software designed to handle specific tasks for users. Such software directs the computer to execute commands given by the user and may be said to include any program that processes data for a user.
Detailed explanation-2: -Special purpose software is software that can only be used for one particular task. For example, scientific calculator software can carry out calculations, but it cannot be used to perform any other tasks, such as writing an essay or designing a logo.
Detailed explanation-3: -The application software is divided into two main categories. The first is general software like word processors, web browsers, spreadsheet software, etc. The second type of software is custom software customized according to the need of the user and their organizational needs.
Detailed explanation-4: -Application software is a single end-user program. An application platform supports application software by providing the tools the application needs to run. Cloud services, development tools, operating systems and data services are all examples of application platforms.
Detailed explanation-5: -Word Processing Software. Graphics Software. Spreadsheet Software. Presentation Software. Web Browsers. Multimedia Software. Education and Reference Software. Simulation Software. More items