Module 3 - MBA 703 (Sadhya) UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
software set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do,
created by developers through the process of programming
2 types of software 1. Operating System
2. Application
Operating Systems manage the hardware and create the interface between the hardware and the
user
first loaded into the computer by the boot
program, then it manages all of the programs in the computer, including both
programs native to the operating system such as file and memory management
and application software
Application software computer software created to allow the user to perform a specific job or task
performs specific tasks such as word processing, accounting, database
management, video games, or browsing the web.
Key functions of the Operating System 1. managing the hardware resources of the computer;
2. providing the user-interface components;
3. providing a platform for software developers to write
applications.
All computing devices require an operating system
3 main manufacturers of Operating Systems 1. Microsoft - Windows - dominant in buisness
2. Apple - Mac OS
3. Linux - open source
"killer" application An app that becomes so essential that large numbers of
people will buy a device just to run that application
Example for the personal computer - the spreadsheet
productivity software Applications designed to help individual computer users complete tasks more
efficiently. Can come packaged together in a suite. Examples are word
processors, spreadsheet programs, presentation programs, and database
applications.
Word processing Applications Users can create and edit documents using this class of software.
Spreadsheet applications Software provides a way to do numeric calculations and analysis, displaying the
result in charts and graphs.
, Presentation software Users can create slideshow presentations using
this class of software.
office-software productivity bundle Microsoft popularized the idea with their release of the Microsoft Office Suite.
This package continues to dominate the market and most businesses expect
employees to know how to use this software.
There are competitors and their file formats are compatible to that of Microsoft
Office
Utility software programs that allow you to fix or modify your computer in some way.
Examples include anti-malware software and programs that totally remove
software you no longer want installed.
Programming software A classification for software which is designed to help programmers write
programs more effectively and efficiently.
provide developers with an environment in which they can write the code, test it,
and convert/compile it into
the format that can then be run on a computer
Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Programming software
10/20/30 rule 10 slides, 20 minutes, 30 point font
Do I own my software? No! When you install software, you are actually just being given a license to use it.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system Software that provides a comprehensive, centralized, integrated source of
information used to manage all major business processes.
utilizes a central database that is implemented throughout the entire organization
Key Points about an ERP 1. A software application.
2. Utilizes a central database.
3. Implemented organization-wide
implementing an ERP system can take two to three years and cost several million
dollar
Why Implement an ERP System If done properly, a system can bring an organization a good return on their
investment. By consolidating information systems across the enterprise and
using the software to enforce best practices, most organizations see an overall
improvement after implementing.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) a company-wide business strategy designed to optimize profitability, revenue,
and customer satisfaction by focusing on highly defined and precise customer
groups
and CORRECT Answers
software set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do,
created by developers through the process of programming
2 types of software 1. Operating System
2. Application
Operating Systems manage the hardware and create the interface between the hardware and the
user
first loaded into the computer by the boot
program, then it manages all of the programs in the computer, including both
programs native to the operating system such as file and memory management
and application software
Application software computer software created to allow the user to perform a specific job or task
performs specific tasks such as word processing, accounting, database
management, video games, or browsing the web.
Key functions of the Operating System 1. managing the hardware resources of the computer;
2. providing the user-interface components;
3. providing a platform for software developers to write
applications.
All computing devices require an operating system
3 main manufacturers of Operating Systems 1. Microsoft - Windows - dominant in buisness
2. Apple - Mac OS
3. Linux - open source
"killer" application An app that becomes so essential that large numbers of
people will buy a device just to run that application
Example for the personal computer - the spreadsheet
productivity software Applications designed to help individual computer users complete tasks more
efficiently. Can come packaged together in a suite. Examples are word
processors, spreadsheet programs, presentation programs, and database
applications.
Word processing Applications Users can create and edit documents using this class of software.
Spreadsheet applications Software provides a way to do numeric calculations and analysis, displaying the
result in charts and graphs.
, Presentation software Users can create slideshow presentations using
this class of software.
office-software productivity bundle Microsoft popularized the idea with their release of the Microsoft Office Suite.
This package continues to dominate the market and most businesses expect
employees to know how to use this software.
There are competitors and their file formats are compatible to that of Microsoft
Office
Utility software programs that allow you to fix or modify your computer in some way.
Examples include anti-malware software and programs that totally remove
software you no longer want installed.
Programming software A classification for software which is designed to help programmers write
programs more effectively and efficiently.
provide developers with an environment in which they can write the code, test it,
and convert/compile it into
the format that can then be run on a computer
Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Programming software
10/20/30 rule 10 slides, 20 minutes, 30 point font
Do I own my software? No! When you install software, you are actually just being given a license to use it.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system Software that provides a comprehensive, centralized, integrated source of
information used to manage all major business processes.
utilizes a central database that is implemented throughout the entire organization
Key Points about an ERP 1. A software application.
2. Utilizes a central database.
3. Implemented organization-wide
implementing an ERP system can take two to three years and cost several million
dollar
Why Implement an ERP System If done properly, a system can bring an organization a good return on their
investment. By consolidating information systems across the enterprise and
using the software to enforce best practices, most organizations see an overall
improvement after implementing.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) a company-wide business strategy designed to optimize profitability, revenue,
and customer satisfaction by focusing on highly defined and precise customer
groups
