Application software consists of programs designed to perform specific tasks for users. Briefly describe each of the following categories and give at least two examples of each: Productivity Business, Graphics and Multimedia, K-12 Educational Software Applications, and Home/Personal

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Productivity Business - designed to make people more effective and efficient while performing daily activities. Examples include:
o Word Processing
o Spreadsheet
o Database
o Presentation Graphics
o Personal Information Management
o Web Applications
o Software Suite
Graphics and Multimedia - powerful software that allows engineers, architects, desktop publishers, and graphic artists to work with graphics and multimedia. Examples include:
o Desktop Publishing
o Paint/Image Editing
o Clip Art/Image Gallery
o Multimedia Authoring
o Video and Audio Editing
o Web Page Authoring
K-12 Educational Software Applications– software designed for use in supporting teaching and learning of subject-related content. Examples include:
o Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)
o Drill-and-Practice Software
o Educational Games
o Tutorials
o Educational Simulations
o Integrated Learning Systems
o Curriculum-Specific Educational Software
o Special Needs Software
Home/Personal – designed specifically for home or personal use. Most products are relatively inexpensive. Examples include:
o Personal Finance
o Tax Preparation
o Legal
o Entertainment

Education

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