IB Computer Science 2.1.4 Features of Applications Key Definitions

metric of how the technology or system suits people with some sort of disability

A text-based interface is used to interact with a computer. Users type commands to perform tasks instead of using a graphical interface with buttons and icons.

Software that creates, stores, retrieves, and manages data in one or more databases.

Software applications that enable users to send, receive, and manage digital messages

Visual interfaces that allow users to interact with applications through graphical elements such as windows, icons, menus, and pointers (WIMP).

Software applications that allow users to organise data in rows and columns

Software applications that allow users to access and navigate the World Wide Web

Software applications designed for creating, editing, and formatting text documents