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Course Code HPC5 Week/Day Week 4
Course Description Applied Business Tools and Technologies Duration 1 Week
Lesson Topic Software Lesson No. 4
Learning Outcome/s 1. Differentiate system and application software
2. Summarize the methods used in fixing commonly encountered computer problems.
Values Integration Service-oriented Learning
Excellence
Reference/s “A unique visual step-by-step guide to computers, coding, and communication”, Dorling
Kindersley Limited, 2018.
A. ACTIVATION OF PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
Course Coach/Module Claire O. Carpio
Developer
Activity 1: The CoViD19 pandemic brought many changes in our everyday activities. People are
mandated to work and learn at the comfort of their homes to comply with safety protocols. Almost all
transactions or activities shift from traditional to online from online shopping to online classes. Thus,
this made digitization no longer an option but a necessity. As a student, how did the different
computer programs/software/apps help you cope up with the changes brought by the new normal?
Cite example/s. Write your answer on the answer sheet provided on page 10.

B. Engagement in Relevant Content and Appropriate

Learning Activity/Activities

Read and develop an understanding on each section as

discussed in this module. At the end of this module you
will be asked to work on an activity and answer a short
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creation. Applications are sometimes combined into
suites, or sets of interconnected and related programs.
Many applications allow users to track changes to
documents made by themselves or colleagues.

LESSON 4: Software

OVERVIEW: In this lesson, you will learn about the

computer software and its two types. Likewise, this
chapter will also cover the common computer software
problems and how to fix them.

SOFTWARE is programs that allow people to use a

computer’s hardware. Most computers come with pre-
installed software, but additional pieces of software are
also widely available.
2 TYPES OF SOFTWARE
1. APPLICATION SOFTWARE is designed to complete
specific tasks on a computer. Some of these are
paid, as either a one-off purchase or a monthly
subscription. Others may be free to download and
use. A lot of free software is also open source, which
enables users to see and modify the application’s
code.
△ Words
Word processors are one of the most widely used
applications. They can be used to create many styles of
document, from a simple letter or business contract, to a
complex report or even a whole book. A very simple
version of a word processor is called a text editor, but
this is solely for text and can’t handle images. Examlples
are Microsoft Word and Google Docs.

△ Numbers
Spreadsheets allow users to work with numbers and
△ Different platforms Application software is available other data, applying mathematical and statistical
for different types of device. Those used for mobile formula. They can be used for simple tasks, such as
phones and tablets are usually known as apps. Apps basic accounts, and also for complex analyses of data.
can perform a variety of tasks, such as sending emails, Examples are Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
social networking, and even banking.
TYPES OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Modern application software comes in a variety of forms.
Some popular types include software for email, word
processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations,
desktop publishing, media editing, and graphics

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Slides
Presentation software allows users to make digital
slideshows, including slide transitions and background
themes, to accompany their work presentations. The
slideshow can be shown by attaching the user’s laptop
to the screen or projector. Alternatively, the file can be
transferred to a dedicated computer via a USB drive or
accessed online from a cloud storage service. Examples
are Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides.

△ Images
With the spread of digital cameras, many people use
computers to organize and edit pictures. Photo editing
applications allow users to modify their pictures – for
instance, by altering the lighting and colour. Examples
are Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.

Video calling
There are several applications available that allow users
to make video calls. These calls include the video as
well as the sound of the callers. Most of these
applications don’t charge users, but it’s good to check.
It’s also possible to have group calls with several callers
in different locations. Examples are Zoom and Google
Meet.

△ Videos
Video applications allow users to adjust and improve
lighting and colour, and add special effects. They can
also edit video clips, combine clips into longer videos,
and add titles and transitions – such as crossfades –
between scenes. Examples are Adobe Premier and
Filmora.

Computer software is not just used in isolation. They Shared calendars

also allow people to collaborate with colleagues, keep in Online calendars, such as ones provided by Google and
touch with friends and family, and connect with the world Microsoft, are a useful feature for work. They make it
at large. easier to set up meetings by showing details of other
people’s schedules. These calendars can also be used

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by families to plan events, or by groups of friends to editors. These sites enable users to build more involved
arrange a date and time to meet up. websites with extra features, such as online stores.

Social networking
Social networking sites and applications have become
increasingly popular in recent years. Facebook is
typically used by people to connect with friends and
family. It’s also possible to restrict access to posts at
different levels – for instance, they can be seen by only
friends of the user. Twitter is more public and people
often “follow” people they don’t know. Instagram is
similar to Twitter, but based on images.

Making websites
It’s not necessary to know how to code to create a
website. Many specialist websites allow users to make a
site with a graphical editor, similar to a word processor.
Some fee-paying sites also include these graphical

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2. SYSTEM SOFTWARE - allows user ▽ Different operating systems
applications to run on the computer’s hardware. There are many operating systems available.
The operating system (OS) – which controls the Microsoft Windows and Linux are the most
computer’s basic functions – is the most commonly used ones. Apple machines use a
common example. It makes the computer work specific operating system, called macOS.
by displaying information on the screen and
getting user input from the keyboard,
touchscreen, or mouse. For computer security,
it’s important to install any updates that become
available for the OS.

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Name:______________________________________ Course and Set: _________________________________

ANSWER SHEET FOR ACTIVATION OF PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

Activity 1: The CoViD19 pandemic brought many changes in our everyday activities. People are
mandated to work and learn at the comfort of their homes to comply with the safety protocols. Thus,
this pandemic made digitization no longer an option but a necessity. Almost all transactions or
activities shift from traditional to online from online shopping to online classes. As a student, how did
the different computer programs/software/apps help you cope up with the changes brought by the
new normal? Cite example/s.

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Name:______________________________________ Course and Set: _________________________________

C. REFLECTION AND RESPONSE/ACTION

ACTIVITY 2: WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

Directions: Write your learning about the following:

1. What is computer software?

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2. Discuss the difference between the two types of computer software.

A. Application Software ____________________________________________________________________

B. System Software _______________________________________________________________________

3. Discuss the importance of operating system (OS).

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4. List at least ten application softwares that you utilize every day.

1. ___________________________________ 6. ___________________________________
2. ___________________________________ 7. ___________________________________
3. ___________________________________ 8. ___________________________________
4. ___________________________________ 9. ___________________________________
5. ___________________________________ 10. __________________________________

D. SUMMATIVE ASSESSEMENT
ACTIVITY 3: TRUE OR FALSE

Directions: On the space provided, write TRUE if the statement is true and FALSE if it is incorrect.

_____________1. Computer softwares run the modern world.

_____________2. Software is the tangible component of a computer.
_____________3. Operating system manages the input and output to and from the computer system.
_____________4. Image processing software like Photoshop is an example of system software.
_____________5. If paper jam in a printer occurs, the first thing to do is shut down the printer.
_____________6. To effectively use your search engines, putting a phrase in quotation marks (“ ”) returns only those
pages where that specific phrase appears.
_____________7. AltaVista, launched in 1990, was the first web content search engine.
_____________8. Zoom and Google Meet are examples of Video Conferencing Application.
_____________9. Word processing softwares allow users to work with numbers and other data, applying mathematical
and statistical formula.
_____________10. Apple machines use a specific operating system, called Linux.

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Name:______________________________________ Course and Set: _________________________________

E. FEEDBACK

As your course coach on this course, I will appreciate it if you can share with me your thoughts about the context of
the module. If there are learning gaps or concerns this module failed to address, please let me know by writing
your views on the spaces provided below. Thank you and see you on our next module.

(This sheet should be returned to your course coach)

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