1. Which Software?

2. Data versus Information
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Data versus Information
Computers process data
(numbers, characters and symbols) e.g , “, +
whereas
People process information.
Information is Data with added meaning.

3. Information: 2nd May, 1975 is David Beckham’s birthday.
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e.g.
Data:
Information: 2nd May, 1975 is David Beckham’s birthday.
Data:
Information: ?
World trade Centre tower 1 was hit by plane at 0845 (local time) September 11th 2001 – Note the Date format 911 is Sept 11th (the U.S. date format) in UK it would be 119.
World trade Centre tower 1 was hit by plane at 0845 (local time) September 11th 2001 – Note the Date format 911 is Sept 11th (the U.S. date format) in UK it would be 119

4. Data is often processed using an Application package.
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Data is often processed using an Application package.
APPLICATION PACKAGE - a piece of software with that performs a particular task (also known as an “App”).

5. Types of Application Software you have used
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Types of Application Software you have used
Task
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Write down at least 4 more applications you have used in school
Name Application
Purpose
Type Application
Word
Write letters, create reports
Word Processing

6. Write letters, create reports Word Processing
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Name Application
Purpose
Type Application
Word
Write letters, create reports
Word Processing
SerifDraw, Paint
Make pictures, draw shapes
Graphics
Webplus
Create web pages
Web Design
Excel
Do calculations, create charts
Spreadsheet
Powerpoint
Create slides for a talk
Presentation
Internet Explorer
Browse online & chat
Communication

7. The program (on CD ROMs or as a downloaded file) Registration document
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An application package usually includes physical or
electronic versions of:
The program (on CD ROMs or as a
downloaded file)
Registration document
Software Licence
Installation Guide (Instructions on how to install and use the program)
Tutorial guide – step by step lessons on how to use the main features of the program
Reference or online Help manual

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GENERAL PURPOSE PACKAGE- this is a type of application package for which you must provide your own information

9. Change text appearance Copy/Cut Paste Move (part of a document)
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Common Features of GPPs:
Run/open application
New
Open/load
Header/Footer
Save
Print
Insert/Amend/Delete
Change text appearance
Copy/Cut Paste
Move (part of a document)

10. This is the way the computer and its user communicate
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Human Computer Interface (HCI)
This is the way the computer and its user communicate
A good HCI should be user friendly
e.g. a WIMP system – Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer

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Graphical User Interface (GUI) – this lets the user work with icons and a mouse rather than text
Toolbar – on screen buttons or icons that you click on to activate certain functions of a program.

12. Task Do Progress Check on P81 of L3 book. Write in sentences.
Let your teacher check your answers
Ask your teacher to sign & date your work
Extension task
Logon to your computer.
Click on ‘All Program’, Computing folder
Find out how many different types of applications there are in the Computing folder.