3.2+Software

=3.2 Software=

Introduction
The software topic deals with the software associated with a typical computer system. ITGS students are required to understand the meaning of the terms and concepts listed here and, where appropriate, briefly describe how they work or their relevance to the user. The development of software can have social impacts such as increased access for disabled people, and ethical issues, for example, only producing packages in a limited number of languages, effectively making English the global language. Students are expected to examine the effects of these developments on stakeholders. (IBO)

Fundamentals
Applications: word processing, desktop publishing, presentations, photo and video editing, music and sound development, website development

Application software is computer software designed to help the user to perform singular or multiple related specific tasks. Tasks to help in the real world. These include, but aren't limited to:
 * Word Processing Applications -Of all computer applications, word processing applications are by far the most common.They depict the ability to create, delete and edit text format, text color, text position, various shapes and object editing, tables, graphs and charts. Some examples of these include Microsoft Word, Openoffice Writer, iWork, etc.
 * Spreadsheet - A spreadsheet is a computer application that simulates a paper, accounting worksheet. It displays multiple cells usually in a two-dimensional matrix or grid consisting of rows and columns. Each cell contains alphanumeric text, numeric values or formulas. Some examples of these include Microsoft Excel, Openoffice Calc, iWork, etc.
 * Desktop Publishing - Desktop Publishing (also known as DTP) combines a personal computer and WYSIWYG page layout software to create publication documents on a computer for either large scale publishing or small scale local multifunction peripheral output and distribution.The term "desktop publishing" is commonly used to describe page layout skills. However, the skills and software are not limited to paper and book publishing. The same skills and software are often used to create graphics for point of sale displays, promotional sales, trade show exhibits, retail package designs and outdoor signs. Some examples of these include Microsoft Publisher, etc.

System software: operating systems and utilities

Syllabus content
Interfaces: graphical user interface (GUI), command line interface (CLI), menu-driven interface (MDI), voice Licensing: shareware, public domain, freeware, proprietary and open source software Licensing authorities: Business Software Alliance (BSA) Commercial and custom-built (bespoke) software Registration, serial number, warranty, copyright agreement Web-based software User support: manuals, assistants, tutorials, help systems, Read Me files Macros, templates, wizards File formats, for example, RTF (rich text format), TXT (text), PDF (portable document format), XLS (Excel spreadsheet), SWF (small web format), ZIP (zipped file), JPG/JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group bitmap), PNG (portable network graphics bitmap), CSV (comma-separated values), HTM/HTML (hypertext markup language) Data transfer: ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange), tab-delimited text file, zipped file

System utilities
Defragmentation/optimization and disk utility software Backup, file management, account and accessibility management Monitor and keyboard settings, for example, international settings, disability settings Virus scan, malware detectors and removers Compression/decompression (lossless, lossy) Colour synchronization



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