Technology-related vocabulary

Crimes or illegal activities that is done using the internet.

• Phishing

• Firewall

• Encryption

• Cybercrimes

Illegally copied and sold versions of music, films, computer programs, etc.

• Patented

• Encrypted

• Pirated

• Licensed

Copying data from one computer system to another.

• Stream

• Upload

• Sync

• Download

Instructions that control what a computer does; computer programs.

• Processor

• Software

• Hardware

• Application

Information, especially facts or numbers, collected for decision-making or stored electronically.

• Data

• Malware

• Cache

• Bandwidth

A set of pages of information on the internet about a particular subject, published by a single person or organization.

• Software

• Websites

• Download

• Cybercrimes

An electronic version of a book.

• e-book

• talking book

• pop-up book

• audiobook

Websites and programs that allow people to communicate and share information online.

• Social media

• Content management system

• Online forum

• Cloud sharing platform

Answer explanation

Social media is specifically designed for social communication and sharing, whereas content management systems, forums, and cloud sharing platforms may allow information sharing but are not intended primarily for social interaction.

A system that allows people in different places to talk and see each other using technology.

• Web conferencing

• Video conferencing

• Telecommunication

• Virtual reality

Answer explanation

Web conferencing and video conferencing are very similar, but video conferencing specifically emphasizes the visual aspect of seeing each other, while telecommunication and virtual reality are broader or different types of technologies.

A system of moving money from one bank or account to another electronically.

• Mobile payment

• Digital currency transfer

• Online banking

• Electronic funds transfer

Answer explanation

While online banking, digital currency transfer, and mobile payment involve electronic transactions, an electronic funds transfer (EFT) specifically refers to moving money between bank accounts electronically.