CAT(theory)

• Software


  A program or set of instructions that 'tells' the computer what to do
• Types of software


  • System software (operating system software)
  • Application software
• Operating system software


  • Controls, supports and operates the computer
  • Looks after the security on the computer
  • Provides an interface for the 'fool' (user) to work with the 'tool' (computer)
• Operating system software


  • Windows range - Windows 8, Windows 10
  • Apple's Mac OS
  • Linux (open source)
• Open source


  You have access to the computer code that was used to create and compile the software and you can access and modify it as you want to
• System software


  • Utility software included allows the user to manage, maintain and optimize their system
• Application software


  Programs that perform a specific task for the user
• Types of application software

  • Graphics and design
  • Word processor
  • Spreadsheets
  • Database
  • Presentation software
  • Communication software
  • Office suite (integrated packages)
  • Desktop publishing
  • Gaming software
  • Web authoring software
  • Web browser
  • Plug-in
  • Financial software
  • Graphic and design software
  • Drawing software
  • Educational software
  • Online software
• Graphics and design software


  • CorelDRAW
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe FreeHand
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Paint
• Word processor software


  • Microsoft Word
  • OpenOffice Writer
• Spreadsheet software


  • Microsoft Excel
  • OpenOffice Calc
• Database software


  • Microsoft Access
  • OpenOffice Calc
• Presentation software


  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • OpenOffice Impress
• Communication software


  • Microsoft mail and Outlook (email)
  • Skype
• Office suite (integrated packages)


  • Microsoft Office 365 or Microsoft Office 2016
  • OpenOffice
  • LibreOffice
• Desktop publishing software


  • Microsoft Publisher
  • QuarkXPress
  • Adobe InDesign
• Gaming software


  • League of Legends
  • Grand Theft Auto
  • Fortnite
  • World of Warcraft
  • Minecraft
• Web authoring software


  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Microsoft Front Page
  • Wix
  • WordPress
• Plug-in software


  • Photoshop
  • Cinema 4D
  • Flash
  • QuickTime
• Financial software

  • Pastel Accounting
  • Microsoft Money Plus Sunset
  • Quicken
  • QuickBooks
• Drawing software


  Software that utilizes "vector" graphics to make drawings on a computer. Vector graphics are created through mathematical equations.
• Drawing software


  • Adobe Photoshop
  • CorelDraw
• Educational software


  • Learning Management - Google Classroom
  • Student Information - Wisenet
  • Classroom Management - Socrative
  • Assessment - Kahoot!
• Online software


  Software that actually runs on servers on the internet, using terms like 'online software', 'cloud computing' and 'web applications'
• Online software


  • Office 365
  • Google Docs
• Positive Effects of Technology

  • Telecommuting (e-commuting)
  • Improved healthcare
  • Enhances our ability to fight crime
  • Increased productivity
  • Making the impossible, possible
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine learning
  • Block chain
• Negative Effects of Technology


  • Working environment
  • Environmental problems
  • Social effects
  • Crime and abuse
  • Lack of upskilling
• Augmented reality (AR)


  Adds digital elements to a live view often by using the camera on a smartphone
• Augmented reality experiences


  • Snapchat lenses
  • The game Pokemon Go
• Virtual reality (VR)


  Implies a complete immersion experience that shuts out the physical world
• User-centred design


  Designed to work in the way that a user wants to work<|>Designed to be easy to use and have features in logical places
• Advantages of a UCD approach. ●Users less frustrated with software. ●Less training needed as the layout is logical

  and user friendly. ●Users make fewer errors

  • Users who have never used the application learn how to use it very quickly
  • Navigation of website found easy to
  • Data entry can be easy to use
  • Presentations are easier to present or understand
• Antivirus software

  A program designed to prevent, search for, detect, and remove software viruses, and other malicious software like worms, trojans, adware, and more
• Antivirus software available

  • Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2019
  • Norton AntiVirus Plus
  • F-Secure Antivirus SAFE
  • Kaspersky Anti-Virus
  • Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security
  • Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus
  • ESET NOD32 Antivirus
  • G-Data Antivirus
• Internet bot

  Automated application used to perform simple and repetitive tasks that would be time-consuming, mundane or impossible for a human to perform
• Bots can be used for productive tasks, but they are also frequently used for malicious purposes
• Positive effects of social media

  • Made it easy to make friends
  • Helps in fostering empathy
  • Helps in speedy communication
  • Makes the world seem small
  • Helps in building relationships
  • Helps in finding common ground
• Negative effects of social media

  • Encouraging poor grammar and spelling
  • Allowing the spread of misinformation that may be perceived as fact even in light of evidence to the contrary
  • Exposing children to online predators
  • Providing information that increases the risk of identity theft
  • Creating a culture in which a single mistake such as a racy picture or poorly thought-out comment can cause irreparable harm to someone's reputation
  • Decreasing productivity as workers habitually check social networking sites when they should be working
  • Creating a platform for cyber bullying