Idioms Quiz - Technology

"After facing numerous setbacks with the project, the team decided to hit the reset button and approach the problem from a different angle."

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What does the phrase 'Hit the reset button' mean?

• Rearranging their project team lineup

• Literally reset their computer

• Take a long break

• restart the project

Answer explanation

"Hit the reset button" : starting fresh, start something over again, or trying something over again for a second time.

................... is the trail of data that is left behind by a person's interactions in digital environments.

This includes activities such as browsing the internet, using social media, making online purchases, sending emails, and more.

• Online Footprint

• Cyber Footprint

• Digital Footprint

• Cloud Footprint

Answer explanation

"Digital Footprint" is the unique trail of data that a person or business creates while using the internet.

Read this simple conversation :

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Tom : Hey, how was the competitive programming competition yesterday?
Jerinx : I feel unprepared and didn't perform at my best.
Tom : hmm, I think you need to upgrade your game !
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What does Jerinx need to do if he agree with tom's suggestion?

• Upgrade the version of games

• Improve skills in programming

• Take a break and play a game

• Maintaining motivation to participate in the next competition.

Answer explanation

"upgrade your game / up your game" means you need to try harder and improve the quality of what you are doing

Charlie: Hey, I can't access the internet on my computer!
Chaplin: I'm experiencing the same thing too, maybe it's because of the firewall

What could be the possible cause of the internet outage in this case?

• The internet cable is short-circuited

• There is a wall blocking their signal

• it's blocked by the network security system

• There is a fire in the office building.

Answer explanation

"Firewall" is a network security device that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on an organization's previously established security policies.

Alex : Hey, have you heard about that new startup that use drones for deliveries?
Sam: Exactly. But I heard they're facing a lot of technical issues with their drone navigation system.
Alex: I think if they don't fix it soon, they might crash and burn before they even take off.
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What does 'Crash and burn' mean based on that context?

• sudden and catastrophic failure

• A successful takeoff of an aircraft

• truly their drone will crash then burn

• A controlled descent of a aircraft

Answer explanation

"Crash and burn" is come to grief or fail spectacularly.

Tom: "Hey, have you set up the new printer yet?"
Ipin : "Yeah, it was so easy!, just connect it to the computer and it's ready to use."
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What idioms can be used to describe the easy and immediate experience like that?

• turn on and go

• Plug and play

• plug and go

• turn on and play

Answer explanation

"Plug and Play" : denoting or relating to software or devices that are intended to work perfectly when first used or connected, without reconfiguration or adjustment by the user.

My friend is incredibly tech-..... ,
he always staying updated on the latest gadgets and software trends.

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what is the correct answer to complete the blank?

• savvy
• lover

• geeks

• fans

Answer explanation

"Tech-savvy" is person that having a good knowledge and understanding of modern technology, especially computers / gadgets.

After the system crashed, all of our important documents were lost in _________

• quick time

• virtual reality

• cyberspace

• crash and burn

Answer explanation

"Lost in cyberspace" refers to the state of being unable to locate or access digital information due to various reasons such as technical issues, network failures, or accidental deletion, resulting in the data becoming inaccessible

"The updated user interface of the software aims to enhance the user experience by providing clear instructions, and more interactive. making it more user ________ for all individuals"

• interface

• pleasant

• friendly

• cozy

Answer explanation

"User-friendly" : easy for anyone to use.

"Sarah decided it was time for a internet detox and spent the weekend hiking in the mountains, after weeks of non-stop screen time."
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Is the idiom "internet detox" correct? If not, choose the correct answer.

• The idiom is already correct.

• internet fasting

• digital detox

• gadget detox

Answer explanation

"Digital detox" : taking a break from technology.