ENGLISH VOCABULARY FOR COMPUTERS

ENGLISH VOCABULARY FOR COMPUTERS

COMPUTERS

They are an essential part of everyone's day-to-day lives and are becoming more important all the time. Can you imagine living without a computer, the Internet or your smart phone for even just one day?

Parts of a computer and other related technologies

You probably already know the word computer, but do you know the names of these different types of computers?

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The part of a computer in which information or programs are stored either permanently or temporarily, or the amount of space available on it for storing information

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It is a large computer that sits on top of your desk. You can't carry it from place to place because it is too big.

Multiple Choice

A separate area on a computer screen that shows information and can be moved around

• screen

• window

• keyboard

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It is a small computer that you can take with you.

• desktop

• scanner

• laptop

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Equipment you use to produce physical copies of a document.

Multiple Choice

A box that lets your computer connect to the Internet.

• wi-fi

• router

• smart phone

Multiple Choice

A small tool you can use to save your documents

• memory

• USB stick

• flash

Multiple Choice

The part of a computer where text and images appear.

• case

• keyboard

• screen

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The part of the computer with buttons representing numbers and letters.

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The part of the computer that you move or touch to locate information on the screen.

Multiple Choice

The part of the computer that you speak into when you want to record something or talk to a friend.

• microphones

• speakers

• audio cables

Multiple Choice

Equipment that lets you take a picture of a photo or document and put it on the computer.

• printer

• scanner

• router

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Long thin pieces of metal that connect different parts of the computer.

• switch

• tubes

• cables and wires

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A movable symbol on a computer screen that shows the point where you can change a text or image

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A device with a part to cover each ear through which you can listen to music, radio broadcasts, etc. without other people hearing

Multiple Choice

The place on an electronic device where you can set various functions

• password

• application

• settings

Multiple Choice

A computer program that is designed for a particular purpose

• code

• password

• applications

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A device that produces electricity to provide power for computers

Multiple Choice

The part of a computer, or for playing recorded sound, through which the sound is played.

• headphone

• microphone

• speaker

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A mobile phone that can be used as a small computer and that connects to the internet

• smart phone

• tablet

• laptop

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A device that is used to recharge a battery

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The special flat piece of material on which you move the mouse of a computer

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A system for connecting electronic equipment such as computers and electronic organizers to the internet without using wires

• password

• wi-fi

• router

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A secret word or combination of letters or numbers, used for communicating with another person or with a computer to prove who you are

Multiple Choice

A small, flat computer that is controlled by touching the screen or by using a special pen

• tablet

• smart phone

• tablet

Professions related to computers

There are many professions related to computers. Are you familiar with these?

WEB DESIGNER

A person who creates web pages.

PROGRAMMER

A person who designs operating systems and fixes them when they break

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN

A person who fixes technical problems with the computer.

TECH SUPPORT

The office you call when you have a problem with the computer.