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Advanced Words Needed for TOEFL - The Computer World
Here you will learn some English words about the computer world, such as "binary", "boot", "cpu", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.
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cyberspace
[noun]
the non-physical space in which communication over computer networks takes place
analog
[adjective]
relating to or using signals in which information is represented through constant changing of physical quantities
binary
[adjective]
(computing, mathematics) based on a numerical system that operates only on 0 and 1
to archive
[verb]
(computing) to move important information or information that is not often needed to a different disk, tape, or another computer to store it, sometimes as a security measure
backup
[noun]
(computing) a copy of computer data that can be used to restore lost or damaged data
backspace
[noun]
(in a computer, phone, etc.) a key on the keyboard used to erase the last letter or go backward
function key
[noun]
each of the several keys at the top of a computer keyboard marked with (F) and a number that make the computer perform particular operations
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
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
on-board
[adjective]
belonging, relating to, or controlled by the main circuit board of a computer
pixel
[noun]
the smallest unit of an image on the screen that collectively can form a whole image
disk drive
[noun]
a device that allows the computer to read the data on a computer disk and transfer data to or from it
driver
[noun]
a software that controls the interaction between a computer and another equipment, such as a printer or scanner
clock speed
[noun]
the speed at which a computer can process information, expressed in (MHz)
firmware
[noun]
(computing) a type of software stored in a way that it cannot be modified or erased
malware
[noun]
a software designed to disrupt or damage the computer without the user knowing
compatibility
[noun]
the ability of a computer, software, or equipment to work with another device or software
configuration
[noun]
the set-up, hardware, and software of a computer that makes a complete system
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
back end
[noun]
a part of a computer responsible for storing and controlling data where users cannot easily access
interface
[noun]
(computing) the program through which a user can interact with a computer, especially its design and appearance
hack
[noun]
an adjustment of the codes of a computer program that solves a problem in a quick way
to encrypt
[verb]
to convert data or information into a coded form, mainly to prevent unauthorized access
interactive
[adjective]
describing the constant passage of data between a computer or other device and a user
to time out
[verb]
(computing) to cancel an operation or to turn off the computer automatically because a predefined interval of time has passed without a certain event happening
open-source
[adjective]
(computing) describing a computer program whose source code is available to everyone
local area network
[noun]
a network for communication between computers, usually within a building
modem
[noun]
an electronic device that uses telephone lines to send and receive data between two computers
graphical user interface
[noun]
the visual interaction that users have with the computer through icons, menus, etc.
central processing unit
[noun]
the part of a computer where operations are controlled and executed
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