Unit 9 - Vocabulary

An object on a computer that stores data, information, settings, or commands used with a computer program.

• screen

• file

• chips

• processor

A typewriter-style device which uses an arrangement of buttons or keys to act as mechanical levers or electronic switches.

• screen

• file

• keyboard

• processor

A generic term for all of the different types of data storage technology that a computer may use, including RAM, ROM, and flash memory. 

• screen

• file

• keyboard

• memory

A hand-held pointing device that detects two-dimensional motion relative to a surface. 

• mouse

• file

• keyboard

• memory

To copy (data) from one computer system to another, typically over the internet.

• mouse

• download

• keyboard

• memory

A unit of information equal to one thousand million (109) or, strictly, 230 bytes.

• mouse

• gigabyte

• keyboard

• memory

A text-based communication that is live or in real-time.

• mouse

• chat

• keyboard

• memory

A response that is often provided as an answer or reaction to a blog post or message on a social network.

• mouse

• chat

• comment

• memory

An organised group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.

• platform

• employee

• organisation

• perks

A period of time that a mother or father is legally allowed to be away from her/his job so that she/he can spend time with her/his new baby.

• maternity/paternity leave

• employee

• organisation

• perks