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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
information technology

a field of science that deals with the use or study of electronic devices and processes in which data is stored, created, modified, etc.

Ex: Information technology plays a crucial role in modern businesses, enabling efficient communication and data management. 
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to connect

to join a device such as a computer or cell phone to a computer network or the Internet

Ex: After entering the correct password, I was able to connect my laptop to the Wi-Fi network. 
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to access
to access
[Verb]

to be able to use the information from a computer system, network, database, etc.

Ex: Users need valid credentials to access the company's secure database. 
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to delete
to delete
[Verb]

to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone

Ex: She decided to delete the old files from her computer to free up space. 
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hardware
hardware
[noun]

the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other similar system

Ex: The technician replaced the faulty hardware to fix the computer. 
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disk
disk
[noun]

(computing) a flat round object used to store data on

Ex: She saved the important files to an external disk to back them up in case of computer failure. 
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homepage
homepage
[noun]

the main opening page of a website that introduces it and links the user to other pages

Ex: The company’s homepage features links to all their products and services. 
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blog
blog
[noun]

a web page on which an individual or group of people regularly write about a topic of interest or their opinions or experiences, usually in an informal style

Ex: She started a travel blog to share her adventures around the world. 
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to install

to add a piece of software to a computer system

Ex: I need to install the latest version of Microsoft Office on my computer for work. 
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blogger
blogger
[noun]

an individual who maintains and regularly adds new content to a blog

Ex: The blogger published a new blog post discussing the latest trends in fashion. 
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disc
disc
[noun]

a record for playing music; a compact disk or CD

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dot
dot
[noun]

a small round mark used to separate parts of a website name or an email address

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calculator

a small electronic device or software used to do mathematical operations

Ex: Please pass me the calculator so I can check my answer. 
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to print
to print
[Verb]

to create a number of copies of a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

Ex: The publishing company prints thousands of books each month. 
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equipment
equipment
[noun]

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

Ex: She packed her camping equipment, including a tent and a sleeping bag. 
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mouse pad
mouse pad
[noun]

a piece of material designed to enhance the operation of a computer mouse by providing a smooth surface for better tracking and control

Ex: She bought a new ergonomic mouse pad to reduce strain on her wrist during long hours of computer work. 
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Enter
Enter
[noun]

a key on a keyboard, used to confirm commands, input data, or move to the next line

Ex: Gamers often remap the Enter for easier controls. 
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robot
robot
[noun]

a machine that can perform tasks automatically

Ex: The factory uses a robot to assemble parts with precision. 
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server
server
[noun]

a computer that gives other computers access to files and information in a network

Ex: The company's server stores all employee files and emails. 
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data
data
[noun]

information that a computer can use or store

Ex: She entered the customer data into the database for future reference. 
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to log in
to log in
[Verb]

to start using a computer system, online account, or application by doing particular actions

Ex: You need to log in to your bank account to transfer money. 
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to log off

to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

Ex: I need to log off my work computer before leaving for the day. 
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webcam
webcam
[noun]

a camera connected to a computer that is used for recording or broadcasting videos of the user

Ex: The tech support agent asked the user to check their webcam to troubleshoot issues with the video call. 
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to shut down

to make something stop working

Ex: He shut the computer down after finishing his work. 
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to power off

to stop supplying electricity to an electronic device or system, causing it to become non-operational

Ex: Remember to power off your computer before unplugging it. 
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to power on

to supply an electronic device or system with electricity so it becomes operational

Ex: Press the button to power on the computer. 
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volume
volume
[noun]

the amount of loudness produced by a TV, radio, etc.

Ex: She increased the volume on the TV so she could hear the dialogue more clearly. 
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to plug in

to connect something to an electrical port

Ex: Before using the new appliance, make sure to read the instructions and know how to safely plug it in. 
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to freeze
to freeze
[Verb]

(of software) to stop working properly and no longer respond to actions

Ex: My computer froze while I was working on the report. 
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to sign in

to enter a username and password in order to gain access to a website, computer, etc.

Ex: After you sign in, you'll have access to exclusive content. 
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to sign up

to purchase a product or service, often by registering

Ex: After trying the free trial, we decided to sign up for the fitness app. 
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to reply
to reply
[Verb]

to respond or react to a post, comment, or message, typically by providing a direct response or engaging in a conversation related to the original content

Ex: He replied to the tweet, adding further information to the discussion thread. 
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envelope
envelope
[noun]

a thin, paper cover in which we put and send a letter

Ex: He wrote the address on the envelope. 
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to call back

to contact someone when the first attempt to communicate was missed or was unsuccessful

Ex: I'll call the client back as soon as I finish this meeting. 
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to ring up

to make a phone call to someone

Ex: I will ring up the doctor to ask about the test results. 
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to hang up

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

Ex: If the call quality is poor, it's better to hang up and try again for a clearer connection. 
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screen
screen
[noun]

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

Ex: During the presentation, the speaker shared his screen with the audience. 
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