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Software and software development · Applications Generation
The Nature of Applications
Application software is designed to help users carry out specific tasks, from writing documents and editing media to browsing the web and managing data. In this section, you will explore different categories of application software and consider why particular applications are suited to different real-world situations.
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Start by building your category bank, then test your choices in the scenario lab.
Activity 1
Category Workshop
List as many categories of application software as you can and write a clear one-sentence definition for each one. Use the cards below to build your own glossary.
Activity 2
Scenario Lab
Read each scenario and place the most sensible application software categories into the matching tray. You can drag a chip or click a chip in the bank and then click a tray. Add a short justification for every scenario.