Question

Briefly explain types of application software

Answer 1

APPLICATION SOFTWARE ARE OF 2 TYPES :

1: UTILITY SOFTWARE.

2: SYSTEM SOFTWARE.

Answer 2

Answer:

There are three types of Application Softwares:

(a) Write it yourself

(b) General purpose application packages

(c) Customized software

Explanation:

: The program written by the user can be the most

satisfactory solution. It will be an exact match to the needs of the business.

The program can grow with the business.

Application packages refer to a

set of computer programs, which have been written to perform specific,

commonly required tasks. Each program is written in such a way that it is

applicable to a large number of users. The main advantage is that it is

relatively cheap as the cost of the package is spread over a number of customers.

The major disadvantage of the application package is that it is not likely to

fulfill all the requirements of the prospective users.

: It refers to computer programs specially written to

match the exact needs of the user. The most important advantage is that such

software fulfills all the needs of the customer. The major disadvantage is that

customized software costs much more than a general-purpose application

software, because the package is specially made for one particular customer.