1. Lesson Objectives Aims
To be able to state the common software package types
To be able to suggest uses for common types of software
To justify the selection of a package for a specific scenario
Key Words

6. For each major type of application software, you need to:
Task
For each major type of application software, you need to:
Know common uses
Be able to identify the type of scenario for which it would be most suitable.
In order to be able to justify your answer, you must remember the key features of each type of software.

7. Table time! Type of App Common uses
Type of scenario where this would be useful
Key features of this software

8. Summary
Application software allows the user to perform a specific task. Examples of application software are:
desktop publishing
word processing
spreadsheets
databases.
Knowledge-based systems are sophisticated programs used to solve problems (e.g. medical diagnosis). They consist of four parts:
user interface
knowledge base
rule base (facts)
inference engine.
Computer-aided design (CAD) / Computer-aided manufacture (CAM) is software that is used in the design and manufacture of products.
Utility software performs system tasks. Examples include:
file management
compression
anti-virus and security
backup
task management.
Application software and utilities for mobile devices are often termed as an ‘app’.

9. Review/Success Criteria
You should know:
The common types of application
What uses applications have
The kinds of scenarios they should be used in
How to justify your choice of application in DETAIL!