Unit 3: Computer Applications

1. what are Computer Applications?

An application, also referred to as an application program or application software, is a computer software package that performs a specific function directly for an end user or, in some cases, for another application. An application can be self-contained or a group of programs. The program is a set of operations that runs the application for the user. An application program can also be referred to as a computer program designed to carry out a specific task other than one relating to the operation of the computer itself, typically to be used by end-users.

In simple words, any software or a program that helps us to fulfill a specific task that we can perform with the help of a computer falls under the category of application software. Any web browsers, games, audio-video players and various others are known as application software. The world of application software is much bigger than our understanding. Different types of application software fulfill different kinds of user requirements.

2. Functions of Application Software

The following are some functions an application can perform:

· Enterprise resource management.

· Customer relationship management.

· Project management.

· Text messages, emails, videos and audio chats.

· Document management.

· Business process management.

· The creation and processing of healthcare applications.

· Human resource management.

· Teaching and training.

· Data and information management.

Benefits of Using Application Software

· It frees up your schedule by automating mundane work

· It helps you focus on what’s most important

· It gives you insight into your business and helps you learn more about it

· It increases productivity and helps you get more work done faster

· It lowers operational costs

· It helps you streamline processes

· It makes it easier to go paperless

· It allows you to work anywhere and anytime

· It helps you scale your activities

· It gets you ahead of competitors who do not use software

· It improves your client management and helps you maintain more of them