1.1 Define application software.

1.2 Differentiate between systems software, application packages, program generators and Apps.
1.3 Identify the modes of packages acquisition.
1.4 State the criteria for software package acceptability.
1.5 List various types of packages
2.1 Define a word processor
2.2 State the use of word processor.
2.3 Explain the main menu
2.4 Carry out text input and editing using word processor.
2.5 Use block-editing commands.
2.6 Use document and nondocument text processing.
2.7 Identify functions of professional word processors e.g. desktop publishing.
3.1 Define a spreadsheet package and give examples
3.2 Name the types of spread sheets.
3.3 Explain the use of spread sheet in forecasting.
3.4 Use Lotus 1-2-3, Multiplan, Excel, Google sheets or any available spread sheet.
3.5 Solve statistical analysis problem using a spreadsheet package.
3.6 Explain how to perform specific accounting functions using spread sheet.
3.7 Highlight data security requirements on spread sheet data.
3.8 Explain the use of spread sheet in a forecasting project, financial analysis, production
scheduling and control and other forms of modeling

1.1 Define application software.

Application software is a type of computer program that performs a specific personal,
educational, and business function. Each application is designed to assist end-users in
accomplishing a variety of tasks, which may be related to productivity, creativity, or
communication.

An app is a piece of software designed for a single purpose or a single function. An application,
however, is a piece of software that performs a variety of related functions. Typically, if an app
breaks, life goes on, while applications are considered critical to normal business function and are
therefore considered to be of higher value.

Additionally, apps are typically associated with mobile personal-use, whereas applications are
associated with use on all devices and typically serve personal and business needs.

App Application
Single purpose Performs a variety of related functions
Not critical for business function Critical for business function
Can be used with full features across many device
Mobile First
types
Typically associated to with personal use
Typically associated with personal and business use
only

1.2 Differentiate between systems software, application packages, program generators and
Apps.
System Software is the type of software that is the interface between application software and
system. Low-level languages are used to write the system software. System Software maintains
the system resources and gives the path for application software to run. An important thing is
that without system software, the system cannot run. It is general-purpose software.

Application Software is the type of software that runs as per user request. It runs on the
platform which is provided by system software. High-level languages are used to write the
application software. It’s specific purpose software. The main difference between System
Software and Application Software is that without system software, the system can not run on
the other hand without application software, the Low-level maintenance system always runs.

Program: Program, as name suggest, is collection of instructions written in sequence that tells
a computer what operation to perform and produce result one want as well as solve problem,
increase creativity and improve performance.

Package: Package, as name suggests, are simply set of program files, data files, etc. developed
by programmers to perform specific task and include information regarding installation of
packages.
Program Package

Programs are set of

instructions behind
particular
application or Packages are set of
software. software programs.

These are one piece These are multiple

of software. pieces of software.

Programs are
something that
provides instruction
to computer to Packages are
perform particular something that is
task. packed.

Program is
especially It is a special
developed by highly method of
skilled programmer distributing and
i.e. single installing software
programmer. to computer.

Package is
Programs are easy especially
to develop and developed by
requires less time as group of
compared to programmers i.e.
packages i.e. few more than one
hours or minutes. programmer.

Programmers need
knowledge of
programming Packages are not
languages to easy to develop
develop program and require more
but not that much as time to develop
compared to than program i.e.
develop packages. weeks or months.

It simply includes Programmers need

compiled code that more knowledge
 Program Package

i.e. intensive
knowledge of
programming
run from operating languages to
system. develop package.

It include methods
or information
Program include regarding
programming code distributing and
written to solve installing software
specific problem. to computer.

1.3 Identify the modes of packages acquisition.

The basic methods of acquisition are: purchase, gift (including bequest), exchange and field
collection. The first three of these are legal transactions. The fourth has legal ramifications.

What is an acquisition mode?

Acquisition modes are finely tuned sampling algorithms that give you unique insights into your
signal. By varying the sample rate of the scope’s analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and
selectively plotting or combining sample points, different characteristics of a signal can be
observed.

1.4 List various types of packages

Examples of Application Software

The most common software application platforms are used by millions of people every day.
They're designed to help with specific tasks, simplify workflows, and improve communication
across teams.

The Microsoft Suite (Microsoft office)

i. Microsoft Excel,
ii. Microsoft Word,
iii. Microsoft PowerPoint,
iv. Microsoft access, etc.

Internet Browsers
Firefox,
Chrome,
Safari,
Internet Explorer

Music Software
Pandora,
Apple Music,
Spotify
Communication Software
Slack,
Skype,
Zoom,
Teams