Department of Education

Computer System Servicing

Install Application Software
Quarter 1 – Week 4 Module

John David M. Fetalsana

Writer
Anthony Ulysis V. Tagulao
Validator
Dr. Armando N. Romero
Quality Assurance Team Chair

Schools Division Office – Muntinlupa City

Student Center for Life Skills Bldg., Centennial Ave., Brgy. Tunasan, Muntinlupa City
(02) 8805-9935 / (02) 8805-9940
 These are what you will be able to know after
completing the lessons in the SLeM (Self learning Module)

The learners demonstrate and understanding of concepts and underlying

principles in preparing and installing applications and softwares for computer
systems servicing. The learners are expected to learn the following competencies
such as;

1. Installing Application Software

Lesson 1
You may have heard people talking about using an application or an app. But what
exactly does that mean? An application (or app) is a type of software that allows
you to perform specific tasks. Applications for desktop or laptop computers are
sometimes called desktop applications, and those for mobile devices are called
mobile apps. When you open an application, it runs inside the operating system
until you close it. Much of the time, you will have more than one application open
at the same time, and this is known as multitasking.

This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be mastered
throughout the lesson.

Answer each questions with True or False.

__________1. Desktop App is applications that run in a personal computer and laptops

__________2. A web browser is the tool that you use to access the World Wide Web.

__________3. Application can be put in the computer without using installer.

__________4. A word processor allows you to write a letter, design a flyer, and create many
other kinds of documents. The most well-known word processor is Microsoft Word.

__________5. If you want to listen to mp3s or watch movies that you've downloaded, you'll
need to use a media player.

On the previous lesson you learn how to install Operating System and driver
installer for the computer to work properly. In this lesson, you will learn how to
install application that will be useful in using computer and doing our work within
the office or personal matters.

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This section will give you an overview of the lesson.

APPLICATION SOFTWARE
App is a very common term for an application, especially for simple applications
that can be downloaded cheaply or even for free. Many apps are also available for
mobile devices and even some TVs.
Three types of Application software
A. Desktop App is applications that run in a personal computer and laptops.
Types of Desktop Applications
There are countless desktop applications out there, and they fall into many
different categories. Some are more full-featured (like Microsoft Word), while others
may only do one or two things (like gadgets). Below are just a few types of
applications that you might use:

 Word Processors: A word processor allows you to write a letter, design a

flyer, and create many other kinds of documents. The most well-known
word processor is Microsoft Word.

 Personal Finance: Personal finance software, such as Quicken, allows

you to keep track of your income and expenses, create a budget, and
more. Most personal finance programs can automatically download
information from your bank, so you don't have to manually type in all of
your transactions.

 Web Browsers: A web browser is the tool that you use to access the
World Wide Web. Most computers come with a web browser pre-installed,

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 but you can also download a different one if you prefer. Examples of
browsers include Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, and
Safari.

 Games: There are many different games that you can play on your
computer. They range from card games such as Solitaire, to action games
like PlayerUnkown’s Battleground (PUBG). Many action games require a
lot of computing power, so they may not work unless you have a newer
computer.

 Media Players: If you want to listen to mp3s or watch movies that you've
downloaded, you'll need to use a media player. Netflix and Spotify are
popular media services application.

 Gadgets: Sometimes called widgets, these are simple applications that

you can place on your desktop (or on the Dashboard if you're using a
Mac). There are many different types of gadgets, and they include
calendars, calculators, maps, news headlines, and more.

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B. Web App is an application that is accessed over a network such as the Internet
or an intranet.
It run in the cloud and does not need to be installed on your computer. These are
sometimes called cloud apps.

Sample of web app service, my google drive screenshot

 Online Email Services: Services like Gmail and Yahoo! Mail run within
your browser and can do many of the same things that email programs
like Microsoft Outlook can do. After you sign up for an online email
service, you can begin using it immediately - no installation is required.
Instead of being stored on your computer, your emails are stored in the
cloud.

 Google Docs: Google Docs is an office suite that runs within your
browser. Much like Microsoft Office, you can use it to create documents,
spreadsheets, presentations, and more. Your documents are stored in the
cloud, which makes it easy to share your documents with other people.

 Facebook: Facebook lets you create an online profile and interact with
your friends. Profiles and conversations are constantly evolving, so
Facebook uses web app technologies throughout the site to keep the
information up-to-date. There are also games and other web apps that
you can add to your Facebook profile.

C. Mobile App is a software application designed to run on smartphones, tablet

computers and other mobile devices.
Desktop and laptop computers aren't the only devices that can run apps. You can
also download apps for mobile devices like smartphones and tablet computers,
which opens up a lot of new possibilities. Here are a few examples of mobile apps:

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  Snapchat lets you easily talk with friends, view Live Stories from
around the world, and explore news in Discover.

 Messenger instantly reach the people in your life—for free. Messenger

is just like texting, but you don't have to pay for every message (it
works with your data plan).
Not just for Facebook friends: Message people in your phone book and
just enter a phone number to add a new contact.

 Instagram is a simple way to capture and share the world’s moments.

Follow your friends and family to see what they’re up to, and discover
accounts from all over the world that are sharing things you love.

PREPARING INSTALLER APPS

Before doing installation, there are some essential factors that we should always
know.
4.1 Platform Environment
We don’t just install application without knowing its environment. Identifying the
platform is very essential. We must to know its OS, chipsets and other hardware
component.

Example
You are about to install an office 2019 app with x64 architecture in a computer
running with x86 processor. Technically it is incompatible due to dissimilar
architecture of your device and application.
4.2 Categories of Installer Apps
a) Open Source/Freeware are applications that can be use by the end users for
free. These applications don’t have equivalent price.
b) Closed Source/Paid Apps /Proprietary software
is computer software licensed under exclusive legal right of the copyright holder
with the intent that the licensee is given the right to use the software only under

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certain conditions, and restricted from other uses, such as modification, sharing,
studying, redistribution, or reverse engineering.
Are applications that need to purchase before using it such as, Adobe Photoshop,
Windows 8 and Microsoft Office.
c) Trial ware
It is also a type of proprietary software which is provided to users for a certain
limited trial basis and pursuant to a license which restricts any commercial benefit,
use or exploitation of the software. This application usually offers 30 days trial or
more.
d) Subscription-based application
A subscription-based is an apps that allows a customer or organization to purchase
or subscribe for a specific period of time for a set price. Subscribers typically
commit to the services on a monthly or annual basis

Purpose of Installation
Before the installation we need to identify first the objective its execution.
You need a certain apps for a certain purposes. You must to identify if you are
really need that particular apps or not.
Example:
You are graphics designer for a clothing product, and you installed Adobe Illustrator
because you need to create a vector art of a certain clothing line for your new project.
Creating a vector art is the purpose why you installed Adobe Illustrator.

Different Ways of Preparing Installer Apps

There are several ways in preparing installer apps
1. Direct downloading/installation from web
Installation directly from the web is too risky it may contains malware or virus it
may also requires ample time in installation mainly if you have poor internet
connection.
2. via USB storage devices(e.g., flash disks, external hdd)
This installation is most recommended compares to other. It is more portable and
manageable due to portability of its execution.
3. via installation disc
It is the traditional way of installation of application, it requires ODD in every
installation. Software are burned in an optical disc.

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4. via intranet or LAN network
This method requires LAN connection in conducting installation. Via intranet
installation make faster and more efficient. It enables you to deploy multiple
installation during the process.

These are activities designed to develop critical thinking and other competencies.
This can be done with or without a partner depending on the nature of the activity.

Direction: Encircle the best answer.

1. It is a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks.

a. Driver
b. System software
c. Application software
d. Desktop App

2. It is an application that is accessed over a network such as the Internet or an

intranet.

a. Web App
b. Mobile App
c. Desktop App
d. System software

3. It is a software application designed to run on smartphones, tablet computers and

other mobile devices.

a. Web App
b. Desktop App
c. Mobile App
d. android

4. Free software is also called ___________________.

a. Closed source
b. Open Source
c. Application software
d. windows

5. Closed software is called ___________________.

a. Proprietary software
b. Open Source
c. Application software
d. Windows 8

6. Allows you to write a letter, design a flyer, and create many other kinds of
documents.

a. Web Browsers
b. Word Processors

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c. Personal Finance
d. Media Players

7. Allows you to keep track of your income and expenses, create a budget, and more

a. Personal Finance
b. Media Players
c. Web Browsers
d. Word Processors

8. Is applications that run in a personal computer and laptops.

a. Application software
b. windows
c. Desktop App
d. Web App

9. Is an office suite that runs within your browser.

a. Web Browsers
b. Desktop App
c. Mobile App
d. Google Docs

10. Are applications that run in different platforms using Windows 10 operating
system

a. Windows Universal apps

b. Metro Apps/Windows 8.1 Apps
c. Mobile Apps
d. Web Apps

This section summarizes the concepts and applications of the lessons.

What do you think is the importance of installing application on your computer? In
what aspect does user benefits in using applications?

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It will verify how you learned from the lesson.

 Install the essential application that you will going to use in computer.
Identify the function and how does application helps the user to do its
task.

This will measure how much you have learned from the entire SLeM.
1. Rose opens her software application and gets a message stating that she has
only 16 more uses of the product available. Given this scenario, what is her
best course of action in order to use it more than 16 additional times?
a. Activate the software
b. Register the software 
c. Uninstall and reinstall the software
d. Not close the application any more
2. You have just purchased licensed software and want to install it. Which of the
following are you required to enter to install this software?
a. Your name and contact information
b. The product key
c. The serial number of your processor
d. None of the above
3. John purchases a single-user software license  for an application and installs it
on his desktop. Then he installs it on it his laptop computer. In this scenario,
which of the following statements is true?
a. John can use the application on both computers at the same time
b. John can use the application on both computers but only one at a time
c. John can use the application on only one of the computers
d. John can share the application with his friends to install on their computers
4. Word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software are examples of
what?
a. Productivity software
b. Collaboration software
c. Utility software
d. Operating system add-ins
5. When thinking of software compatibility, which two factors matter most?
a. If the software will work with other software on the computer
b. if the software will work with the operating systems
c. if the minimum hardware requirements are met
d. If the software comes with automatic updates
6. Your boss calls you on the phone while he is trying to install software. It is
telling him that he needs a product key. Where should you tell him to look for
it?
a. On the package the installation cd came in
b. ON the screen in the options menu
c. In the windows updates

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 d. On the internet
7. Michael receives an email from an unknown user with a file attachment in it
that has an .exe extension. What should Michael do with this file?
a. delete the email
b. double-click the file to open
c. save the file to his desktop and then open it.
d. right click the file to identify its product key and install it
8. You have just plugged in a new HP printer to your Mac. You can't find a printer
driver. What should you do given the circumstances?
a. Uses the default HP printer driver for Mac OS X 
b. Visit Apple's website to download the printer driver
c. Visit HP's website to download the printer driver
d. Run Software Update to automatically install the printer driver
9. Which of the following file extensions is a worksheets created in a Microsoft
spreadsheet application likely to have?
a. .spd
b. .ppt
c. .mss
d. .xls
10. You just installed an antivirus program on your laptop computer. Given a
scenario in which you want to maintain proper levels of security, how often
should you update the software?
a. At least once a week
b. At least once a month
c. At least twice a year
d. Only when a new virus is discovered 

REFERENCES

https://www.crucial.com/articles/pc-builders/what-is-computer-
hardware
https://www.matsuk12.us/cms/lib/ak01000953/centricity/domain/
2740/ite_pc_v41_chapter3.pdf
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Computer-Parts-
Hardware-Word-Scramble-4881914
https://icons8.com/icons
https://www.iconarchive.com/show/vista-hardware-devices-icons-by-
icons-land/motherboard-icon.html
https://www.facebook.com/cssnc2/
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/windows-10-usb-boot-drive/
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computers/computerbasics/

Key to Correction

Pre-Test Activity 1.1 Post-Test

1. TRUE 1. A 1. B
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2. TRUE 2. A 2. B

3. FALSE 3. C 3. C

4. TRUE 4. B 4. A