Applications Software
Computer Science: OCR A Level, topic 2.2.1
Applications Software
Application software is the main type of software utilised by users.
Application software
- Application software or “app” software is a category of software that allow users to accomplish tasks on a computer system.
Types of application
- Application software comes in many sub categories, such as.
- Spreadsheets.
- Slideshow and presentation.
- Social networking.
- Gaming.
- Word processors.
- Web browsers.
Using applications
- It is important to select an appropriate type of application to suit the task you are trying to complete.
- You wouldn’t use a spreadsheet to create a presentation.
Test yourself on Applications Software
Which type of app would you use to produce a written document?