Technology Vocabulary Quiz

What does 'obsolete' mean?

• The ability of one piece of equipment to be used with another

• Not in use anymore because a newer invention exists

• Everything a piece of software can do

• Using the most recent ideas

Which term refers to small problems that prevent a device from working well?

• Upgrade

• Bug / glitch

• Compatibility

• Functionality

What is the meaning of 'upgrade'?

• Change for something newer or better

• Stored on a computer so it won't be lost

• Old-fashioned

• The ability of one piece of equipment to be used with another

What does 'compatibility' refer to?

• Everything a piece of software can do

• The ability of one piece of equipment/software to be used with another

• Not in use anymore

• Using the most recent ideas and methods

Which of the following is a synonym for 'outdated'?

• Gadget

• Latest

• Functionality

• Old-fashioned

What does 'functionality' refer to?

• Old-fashioned

• Stored on a computer so it won't be lost

• Small problems that prevent a device from working well

• Everything a piece of software can do

If a device is described as 'state-of-the-art', what does it imply?

• It is old-fashioned

• It is using the most recent ideas and methods

• It is not in use anymore

• It has small problems

What is meant by 'gadget'?

• A type of software

• An appliance or device

• A method of storage

• A compatibility issue

What does 'back up' mean in a technological context?

• To make a device obsolete

• To deal with bugs

• To store data on a computer so it won't be lost

• To upgrade a device

Which term best describes a device that is no longer useful?

• Latest

• Functionality

• Obsolete

• Compatibility