Types of applications software

Applications come in several different types:

• Utility programs - examples include virus scannersvirus scanner: an application that scans a computer's hard disk and any other attached storage device for viruses, disk defragmentersdisk defragmenter: Data accessed at the same time but spread out across the hard disk is called fragmented data. A disk defragmenter is an application that groups this data together for faster access. and backupbackup: to copy data onto a separate storage device in case the original device should fail, be damaged or the data stored on it get corrupted utilities.
• Generic - general purpose software that is not written for any particular type of business. Examples of this include word processors and spreadsheets.
• Integrated - a collection of software that has a common set of commandscommand: a directive given to a computer program/icons. Usually they include word processors, spreadsheets and graphics softwaregraphics software: an application that assists a user in creating graphics, but they can contain databasesdatabase: a structured collection of records or data stored in a computer system as well. They tend to be cheaper than purchasing each application separately.
• Specific - software written for a defined purpose. Accountancy software is a good example of this that can be bought by anyone.
• Bespoke - bespoke software is written when a company requires a piece of software to perform a very specific task or function and there's no existing software that does what they need. It can be very expensive.