Unit 1: Computer Applications
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Computer Software
Word Processing Software
Spreadsheet Software
Database Software
Graphics (Bitmap)
Graphics (Vector)
I will be expected to…
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Pass a NAB Assessment
Produce Practical Evidence for each
element of the unit.
What is software?
Software is the collective name for
programs that can run on your
computer. These programs contain a set of
instructions that the
computer follows:
Software can be divided into 2 distinct
areas:
• System software
• Application software
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System software can be used to:
• receive signals from keyboard and
mouse
• send the correct signals to the
monitor or printer
• store documents on disk
Examples of system software?
Application software can be used to:
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write letters
perform calculations
store and organise information
draw pictures
play games
Examples of application software
are?
Complete Exercise 1 from the Unit
Task File in your Jotters.
Application software can be used to:
• write letters eg. MS WORD
• perform calculations eg. MS EXCEL
• store and organise information eg. MS
ACCESS
• draw pictures eg. MS PAINT
• play games eg. SOLITAIRE
In Power Point Research 2 Examples
of each of these categories of
application software. Compare
examples on price, features and
platform.
Word Processing Software
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MS WORD
Spell Checker
Great for creating
documents
£59.99
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Open Office
Spell Checker
Great for creating
documents
FREE!
Suggestions
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Word Processing = MS Word, Lotus 123
Spreadsheets = MS Excel, Open Office
calc
Databases = MS Access, Appleworks
Graphics = MS Paint, Adobe Photoshop
Games = PacMan, Halo Reach