Applications
Hardware
Software
Third Level 4
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Application Questions

1. Explain what is meant by the term ‘applications package’.
2. Explain what a spreadsheet is and how it is used.
3. List any DTP facilities that are not normally provided by wordprocessors.
4. Explain how a database is structured.
5. Explain what is meant by the term ‘key-field’.
6. Describe three different types of graphics packages.
7. Explain how composers of music can use computer systems to assist them.
8. Give three advantages and three disadvantages of CBL(Computer Based Learning) packages.
   (a) Advantage 1
   (b) Advantage 2:
   (c) Advantage 3:
   (d) Disadvantage 1
   (e) Disadvantage 2:
   (f) Disadvantage 3:
   
   
9. Explain what is meant by the term ‘artificial intelligence’.
10. What is an integrated package?
11. Why would some organisations need to use ‘custom-made’ software instead of ‘off the shelf’ applications packages?

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