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Advanced Vocabulary 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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the non-physical space in which communication over computer networks takes place

Ex: The government has implemented regulations to ensure the safety and security of citizens cyberspace.
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analog
[Adjective]

relating to or using signals in which information is represented through constant changing of physical quantities

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binary
[Adjective]

based on or using a numerical system that operates only on 0 and 1

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(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

Ex: To prevent overloading the network , the archived infrequently accessed files to external storage .
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backup
[noun]

(computing) a copy of computer data that can be used to restore lost or damaged data

Ex: The external hard drive serves as backup for important documents and photos , providing peace of mind in case of emergencies .
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to boot
[Verb]

to start a computer, typically involves setting up hardware elements to prepare the computer for use

Ex: The booted the computer , troubleshooting the network connectivity issue .
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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

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clipboard
[noun]

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

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byte
[noun]

a unit for measuring the size of computer data that equals 8 bits

Ex: The music track is stored in MP3 format and is 4 megabytes in size , translating to around 32 bytes.
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the speed at which a computer can process information, expressed in (MHz)

Ex: Gamers often look for CPUs with clock speeds for better gaming performance .
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firmware
[noun]

(computing) a type of software stored in a way that it cannot be modified or erased

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the ability of a computer, software, or equipment to work with another device or software

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the set-up, hardware, and software of a computer that makes a complete system

Ex: He saved the configuration to ensure a quick recovery if needed .
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to debug
[Verb]

(computing) to detect and remove faults in a software

Ex: The software crashed , and the technician debug the system to restore it .
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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: Be sure to back up all your files before format your computer to avoid losing important data .
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back end
[noun]

a part of a computer responsible for storing and controlling data where users cannot easily access

Ex: When users interact with a web application , their actions trigger requests to back end, which processes the data and generates responses visible on the front end .
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front end
[noun]

a part of a computer that is easily accessible and one uses constantly

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interface
[noun]

(computing) the program through which a user can interact with a computer, especially its design and appearance

Ex: The company conducted usability testing to gather feedback on interface design before launching the product .
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hack
[noun]

an adjustment of the codes of a computer program that solves a problem in a quick way

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to encode
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to transform data into a coded form

Ex: In digital communication , data is encoded before transmission for error detection and correction .
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to convert data or information into a coded form, mainly to prevent unauthorized access

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interactive
[Adjective]

describing the constant passage of data between a computer or other device and a user

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open-source
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(computing) describing a computer program whose source code is available to everyone

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a network for communication between computers, usually within a building

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the visual interaction that users have with the computer through icons, menus, etc.

Ex: graphical user interface allows users to interact with the system visually .
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router
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an electronic device that connects computer networks and sends data between networks

Ex: The officerouter was upgraded to handle higher traffic .
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