Application Software

Course: Information technology in business

Presented By: Khadija Anwar

Course Facilitator: Umay rubab Khan

 What is application software?
• Application software are often called productivity programs or end-
user programs because they enable the user to complete tasks.
• Application software is specific to the task it is designed for.
 Forms Of Application Software

• Packaged Software
• Custom Software
• Web Application
• Open source software
• Shareware
• Freeware
• Public domain Software
 Types Of Application Software
• Word processing software: This software allows users to create and
edit documents
• Database software: This allows users to store and retrieve data from
databases.
 Types Of Application Software
• Multimedia software: It allows the user to create and play audio and
video media.
• Spreadsheet software: This allow users to perform calculationsby
organizing worksheets.
• Presentation software: This software is used to display information in
the form of slide show.
 Types Of Application Software
• Educational software: These software are made according to the
need of the students and the educators. Some of the activities
included in these software are mock tests, assignments, progress
tracking, etc.
• Enterprise Infrastructure software: It supports the software systems
in an organization. Normally, the different databases, email servers,
etc., are included under this category.
 Examples Of Application Software
Word Processing Software MS-Word, Notepad

Database Software Microsoft Access

Multimedia Software VLC player, Media player
Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel, Star word
Presentation Software Microsoft power point
 Advantages Of Application Software
• They meet the precise needs of the person. Easy to access and always
available.
• Properly documented.
• Efficient, quick and easy to follow instructions.
 Disadvantages Of Application Software
• Application software designed to meet specific purposes can prove to
be quite costly for developers. This can affect their budget and their
revenue flow.
• Developing them is something that takes a lot of time.
• Application software that is used commonly by many people, and then
shared online, carries a very real threat of infection by a computer
virus or other malicious programs.