Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Computer

Here, you will learn some English words related to Computer that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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to access [verb]

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

Ex: With the correct permissions , team members can access and edit files stored on the shared network drive .

monitor [noun]

a screen that shows information or images generated by a computer

Ex: She cleaned the monitor to remove fingerprints and smudges .

GIF [noun]

a type of image file that uses lossless compression to reduce file size without compromising image quality

bug [noun]

an error or fault in a computer program, system, etc.

Ex: The new version of the app included several bug fixes to improve stability and functionality .

icon [noun]

(computing) a small picture on a computer screen, etc. representing a program that when clicked will start running

Ex: The file ’s icon changed to reflect its type , such as a document , image , or video , making it easier to identify .

USB [noun]

the technology or system for connecting other devices to a computer

Ex: Many modern devices , such as smartphones and tablets , charge using a USB port .

DVD [noun]

a type of disc used to store a lot of files, games, music, videos, etc.

Ex: The DVD disc is round and shiny , like a small mirror .

desktop [noun]

an area on a computer where the icons of programs are displayed

Ex: The desktop background was a picture of a beach .

clipboard [noun]

(computing) a temporary storage area for data that has been copied or cut

Ex: He used the clipboard to quickly gather all the necessary data .

cache [noun]

(computing) a type of computer memory in which information that is often in use can be stored temporarily, a cache can be accessed quickly and is needed while a program is running

Ex: The browser stores frequently visited websites in its cache .

webcam [noun]

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

Ex: During the virtual event , attendees used their webcams to participate in discussions and networking sessions .

screen saver [noun]

a picture that appears on the computer screen after a few minutes of inactivity

Ex: The screen saver started when he left his desk .

software [noun]

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

Ex: Updating your software regularly can improve your computer 's performance .

hardware [noun]

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

Ex: They installed new hardware to enhance the server 's capabilities .

motherboard [noun]

(in electronic devices such as computers, etc.) the main printed circuit board that makes it possible for all the parts of a computer to communicate

Ex: The CPU and memory are attached to the motherboard .

the act of entering or starting to use a computer system or an online account

Ex: His login details were saved for quicker access next time .

to browse [verb]

to check a web page, text, etc. without reading all the content

Ex: She likes to browse online stores for hours , searching for the perfect gifts .

to install [verb]

to add a piece of software to a computer system

Ex:

to uninstall [verb]

to remove a software program from a device or system

Ex: You can uninstall the program from the settings .

to reset [verb]

to turn a system off and on again

Ex: The technician recommended resetting the smartphone to fix the software glitch .

to print [verb]

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

Ex: The school printed flyers to advertise the upcoming event .

to save [verb]

to put a copy of the desired digital file in a location

Ex: She decided to save the spreadsheet on her desktop for easy access .

shutdown [noun]

the act of turning off a computer or device

Ex: She clicked the button to start the shutdown process .

to format [verb]

(computing) to prepare a storage device, such as a hard drive or USB, for use by deleting all the data on it and setting it up for a specific file system

Ex: To resolve the issue with the USB drive , I had to format it and reinstall the necessary files .

to photoshop [verb]

to alter or manipulate an image using Adobe Photoshop or a similar digital editing software

Ex:

to refresh [verb]

(computing) to update a display, internet page, etc. and make the most recent information appear

Ex: He refreshed the page , and the new comments showed up instantly .

to paste [verb]

to insert copied or cut content at a specified location

Ex: He copied the data from the spreadsheet and pasted it into the presentation slides .

application [noun]

a computer program designed to perform a specific task for a user

Ex: This application lets you track your fitness goals .

to program [verb]

to write a set of codes in order to make a computer or a machine perform a particular task

Ex: The engineer programmed the CNC machine to cut precise patterns into the material .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	High Intensity	Low Intensity	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Influence and Strength
Uniqueness	Complexity	Value	Quality
Challenges	Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Appearance
Age	Body Shape	Wellness	Textures
Intelligence	Positive Human Traits	Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits
Emotional Responses	Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells
Sounds	Temperature	Probability	Relational Actions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Knowledge and Information	Encouragement and Discouragement	Request and Suggestion	Regret and Sadness
Respect and Approval	Attempt and Prevention	Physical Actions and Reactions	Movements
Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication	Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses
Resting and Relaxing	Touching and Holding	Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food
Changing and Forming	Organising and Collecting	Creating and Producing	Science
Education	Research	Astronomoy	Physics
Biology	Chemistry	Geology	Psychology
Mathematics	Graphs and Figures	Geometry	Environment
Energy and Power	Landscapes and Geography	Technology	Computer
Internet	Manufacture and Industry	History	Religion
Culture and Custom	Language and Grammar	Arts	Music
Film and Theatre	Literature	Architecture	Marketing
Finance	Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms
Law	Crime	Punishment	Politics
War	Measurement	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions
Animals	Weather	Food and Drinks	Travel and Tourism
Pollution	Migration	Disasters	Materials
Adverbs of Manner	Adverbs of Comment	Adverbs of Certainty	Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of Time	Adverbs of Place	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Emphasis
Adverbs of Purpose and Intention	Conjunctive Adverbs