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Chapter Profile
Database Management System (DBMS) Software: Database Management System (DBMS)
Software is used to create, store, modify and organise data stored in a database. A database is
an organised collection of related data. The DBMS is used to query the database and find any
information easily. It is also used to generate reports on the basis of data stored in it. Some
commonly used DBMS include Microsoft Access, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Base, etc.
Desktop Publishing (DTP) Software: Desktop Publishing (DTP) Software is designed for creating
and producing high-quality printed materials and digital publications. It combines text and
graphics to produce professional-looking documents like newspapers, magazines, brochures,
still advertisements, etc. They are commonly used to create files that create lot of graphics.
Some commonly used DTP software include Corel Draw, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop,
QuarkXPress and Microsoft Publisher.
Microsoft Access Adobe InDesign
Multimedia Software: Multimedia Software are used to create, edit, and manage multimedia
content, which includes a combination of text, audio, images, video, and animations. Some
commonly used multimedia software are Windows Media Player, Movies & TV, OpenShot
Video Editor, Inkspace, Media Monkey, etc.
Movies & TV
Customised Software
Customised software are those which have been developed according to the needs of a particular
organisation or an individual. Such software is also called tailor-made software. Some commonly
used customised software are Inventory Management System and Payroll System.
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