Applications Software

This assignment will assess the competency 2. Identify the components that comprise today’s hardware and software systems.

Directions: Create a mind map (a.k.a. brainstorming diagram) to identify and summarize the primary features of commonly used applications software. Your diagram should address personal application software, workgroup application software, and enterprise application software. Your mindmap should be visually coherent; the content should be easy to understand and follow.

• Option 1: Go to Wisemapping and click on the Tutorial Video on the top right hand side of the screen. You can use the Wisemapping website to create your mind map and then save the document to your computer as a PDF. You will need to click on “Register” in the upper right hand corner and create a free account before you use Wisemapping, but it is very quick and easy.

• Option 2: You may also draw your mind map by hand and scan your drawing into your computer and save as a PDF.

• Option 3: You can choose to create a simple flowchart in Microsoft Word. (If you aren’t familiar with using symbols and shapes in Word, the NAU Online Library’s Learning Express video tutorials can help, or you can view “Creating a Simple Flowchart in Microsoft Word,” a YouTube video hosted by Floyd Jay Winters, for a very quick introduction.)