RESEARCH PAPER

Research Paper

Research Paper

Application Software

Computer systems include both hard and software. Hardware is any touchable item in a computer system, like the system unit, keyboard, or printer. Software, or a computer program, is the set of instruction that direct the computer to execute a task. Software falls into one of two classes: system software and application software. System software manages the operation of the computer hardware; whereas, application software facilitates a user to carry out tasks. Three major types of application software on the market today for personal computers are word processors, electronic spreadsheets, and database management systems

A word processing program allows a user to proficiently and economically create professional looking documents such as memoranda, letters, reports, and resumes. Through a word processor, one can easily modify a document. To improve the precision of one's writing, word processors can verify the spelling and the grammar in a document. They also provide a thesaurus to facilitate a user to add variety and precision to his or her writing. Many word processing programs also offer desktop publishing features to create brochures, advertisements, and newsletters.

An electronic spreadsheet enables a user to systematize data in a fashion similar to a paper spreadsheet. The difference is the user does not have to perform calculations physically; electronic spreadsheets can be instructed to perform any calculation desired. The contents of an electronic spreadsheet can be easily modified by the user. Once the data is customized, all calculations in the spreadsheet are recomputed automatically. Many electronic spreadsheet packages also facilitate a user to graph the data in his or her spreadsheet.

A database management system (DBMS) is a software program that lets a user to professionally store a large amount of data in a centralized location. Data is one of the most valuable resources to any organization. For this ...