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Pre-Test LO 4 A

A. DIFFERENTIATE THE FOLLOWING:

a. Installed Application Software vs. Web-based Application Software

b. Application software vs. System Software

B. Give your insights about the following

a. What does Software License Agreement mean?

b. What is Software piracy 

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 DISCUSSION: INFORMATION SHEET

LO4: Install application software

Learning Code: TLE_IACSS912ICCS-IIIa-e31

Objectives:
4.1 Install Application Software based on software installation guides, end-user
requirements and software license agreement
4.2Carry out variation to application software in accordance to customer/ client
requirement
4.3 Access software updates in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and
requirements
4.4 Install software updates in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and
requirements

Introduction to application software

Application software (app for short) is a program or group of
programs designed for end users. Examples of an application include
a word processor, a spreadsheet, an accounting application, a web
browser, an email client, a media player, a file viewer, an
aeronautical flight simulator, a console game or a photo editor.
The collective noun application software refers to all applications
collectively. This contrasts with system software, which is mainly involved with running the
computer.

Installed vs. Web-based

There are two different types of application software: installed software and web-
based software. Installed software must first be installed to the computer before it can be
used. When you purchase an installed software, the company can either send you a physical
copy of the software, usually in the form of a CD, or you might also have the option of
downloading the software from the companies webpage. Web-based software is software
that remains on the internet which you can use at an on-demand basis. Web-based software
is also referred to as Software as a Service or Cloudware. Some web-based softwares include
Google Docs, Dropbox, Prezi, and many others.

Application software vs. System Software

System Software:

System Software is the type of software which is the interface between application
software and system. Low level languages are used to write the system software. System
Software maintain the system resources and give the path for application software to run.

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An important thing is that without system software, system cannot run. It is a general
purpose software.

Application Software:

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

The illustration below shows how operating system and system software function:

Below are list of the main differences between them.

S.No. System Software Application Software

System software is used for Application software is used by user

1. operating computer hardware. to perform specific task.

System softwares are installed on

the computer when operating Application softwares are installed
2. system is installed. according to user’s requirements.

In general, the user does not

interact with system software
because it works in the In general, the user interacts with
3. background. application sofwares.

4. System software can run Application software can’t run

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 independently. It provides independently. They can’t run
platform for running application without the presence of system
softwares. software.

Some examples of system Some examples of application

softwares are compiler, softwares are word processor, web
5. assembler, debugger, driver, etc. browser, media player, etc.

The following are examples of Application Software:

 MS Word, WordPad and Notepad

 Internet browsers like Firefox, Safari, and Chrome
 Microsoft Power Point, Keynotes
 Auto CAD
 MySQL, Oracle, MS Access
 Apple Numbers, Microsoft Excel
 Real Player, Media Player
 Dictionaries: Encarta, Britannica Mathematical: MATLA BOthers: Google Earth,
NASA World Wind
 OpenOffice, Microsoft Office

Some icons of common application software:

Microsoft Office

What does Software License

Agreement mean?
A software license
agreement is the legal contract between the licensor and/or
author and the purchaser of a piece of software which
establishes the purchaser's rights. A software license
agreement details how and when the software can be used,
and provides any restrictions that are imposed on the
software. A software license agreement also defines and protects the rights of the parties
involved in a clear and concise manner. Most of software license agreements are in digital
form and are not presented to the purchaser until the purchase is complete.

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Software Piracy
Software piracy is defined as illegally copying software that does not belong to you
in a manner that violates the copyright. An example of software piracy is when you
download a copy of Microsoft Word from a file-sharing website without paying for it.

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 Post-Test: How Much Have You Learned?

POST-TEST LO 4 A

A. DIFFERENTIATE THE FOLLOWING:

a. Installed Application Software vs. Web-based Application Software

b. Application software vs. System Software

B. Give your insights about the following

a. What does Software License Agreement mean?

b. What is Software piracy 

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 Congratulations!
You did a great job! Rest and relax while then
move on to the next lesson. Good Luck!

REFERENCES

https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Computer-Systems-Se
rvicing-NC-II-CG.pdf
https://tesda.gov.ph/Download/Training_Regulations?Searchcat=Training%20Re
gulations
https://www.thecrazyprogrammer.com/2016/04/difference-system-software-ap
plication-software.html
https://www.quickbase.com/articles/application-software-basics
https://www.techopedia.com/definition/27130/software-license-agreement
https://www.yourdictionary.com/software-piracy
Jupitermedia Corporation. What is Software Piracy? [Online, October 9, 2003.]

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