IT 1006 Unit 5 Discussion Productivity, Programs and Applications
IT 1006 Unit 5 Discussion Productivity, Programs and Applications
IT 1006 Unit 5 Discussion Productivity, Programs and Applications
Question
IT 1006 Information Technology Concepts and Practices
Systems
software consist of instructions organized for a common purpose and tells the
computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. Application software
refers to the end product for user productivity. For this discussion:
Compare and
contrast the two concepts with definitions and examples.
How does
the transformation of data into programs and applications change?
Next,
discuss several apps you like to use on your desktop, laptop, or mobile device
and why.
If you
could design a new app, what would it be and why?
Response
Guidelines
Respond to
at least one learner. In your response, continue the discussion by asking your
colleague a question that his or her response raised for you.
Learning
Components
This
activity will help you achieve the following learning components:
Describe
characteristics of application software.
Describe
characteristics of system software.
Explain how
a computer turns data into usable information.
Identify
common applications for business and personal use.