Information Technology. Wordlist
access noun
the right or ability to use or enter something
an access (bb738)
You need a password to get access to this system.
advanced adjective
more developed or modern than others
advanced (bb739)
Advanced features are only available in the premium version now.
artwork noun
images and designs used in books, advertisements, or online
an artwork (bb740)
Digital artwork is often used in modern advertising today.
attachment noun
a file sent together with an email message
an attachment (bb741)
The attachment was too large to send through email directly.
automatic adjective
working by itself without needing human control
automatic (bb742)
The automatic backup saves your files every single hour.
automatically adverb
happening by itself without needing human control
automatically (bb743)
Your password will automatically expire after ninety days have passed.
chart verb
to record or show information in a diagram or graph
to chart (bb744)
The software can chart your data usage over several months.
circuit noun
a closed path through which electricity flows in a device
a circuit (bb745)
Do you understand how an electronic circuit actually works inside?
cybersecurity noun
the protection of computers and networks from digital attacks
a cybersecurity (bb746)
Are you interested in a career in cybersecurity or programming?
database noun
an organised collection of information stored on a computer
a database (bb747)
All customer information is kept in a secure company database.
display noun
a screen that shows information on an electronic device
a display (bb748)
Is there something wrong with the display on your phone?
display verb
to show information on a screen or electronic device
to display (bb749)
The app displays your daily screen time in a chart.
encryption noun
the process of converting data into a secret code for protection
an encryption (bb750)
Encryption keeps your messages safe from being read by others.
failure noun
a situation when something stops working correctly
a failure (bb751)
A system failure caused all the computers to crash this morning.
innovation noun
a new idea, method, or invention in technology
an innovation (bb752)
AI is the biggest innovation in technology in recent years.
innovative adjective
using new and creative ideas or methods
innovative (bb753)
The most innovative ideas often come from small startup companies.
install verb
to put software or equipment into position ready for use
to install (bb754)
You need to install the latest update to fix the bug.
mode noun
a particular way in which a device or program operates
a mode (bb755)
The camera has a special night mode for dark conditions.
operate verb
to make a machine or system work or function
to operate (bb756)
The device is very simple to operate even for beginners.
panel noun
a flat surface with controls or a display on a device
a panel (bb757)
You can access all options through the main control panel here.
process verb
to perform operations on data using a computer
to process (bb758)
How long will it take to process all this data?
protection noun
the act of keeping something safe from damage or harm
a protection (bb759)
Data protection laws require companies to keep your information safe.
satellite noun
an object sent into space to transmit signals or collect data
a satellite (bb760)
The signal was lost because the satellite was temporarily out of range.
store verb
to keep digital information saved for future use
to store (bb761)
I don’t store passwords on my computer for security reasons.
usage noun
the amount or way something is used
a usage (bb762)
Has your battery usage increased since the last software update?
wire noun
a thin metal thread used to carry electricity or signals
a wire (bb763)
There are too many wires behind my computer desk right now.