Understanding Digital Communication Terms

What does it mean to "Type"?

• To write something by pressing keys on a keyboard or touchscreen.

• To send a message electronically.

• To remove or erase a file.

• To make changes to a message.

What is the definition of "Send"?

• To keep or store a message for future use.

• To cause something to go to a particular destination, especially by transmitting a message electronically.

• To prevent someone from contacting you.

• To move displayed content on a screen.

What does "Receive" mean?

• To respond to a message.

• To get or be given something that has been sent or delivered, like a message.

• To make changes to a message.

• To transfer a file from the internet.

What does it mean to "Delete"?

• To send a message to another person.

• To remove or erase, especially to remove a file, message, or text.

• To look at and understand written words.

• To keep a message for future use.

What is the meaning of "Forward"?

• To send a received message or file to another person.

• To prevent someone from contacting you.

• To make changes to a message.

• To write something on a keyboard.

What does "Save" mean?

• To remove a restriction.

• To keep or store a message, file, or data for future use.

• To respond to a message.

• To transfer a file from the internet.

What does it mean to "Block" someone?

• To make changes to a message.

• To prevent someone from contacting you or accessing your messages and content.

• To move displayed content on a screen.

• To send a message electronically.

What is the definition of "Download"?

• To write something by pressing keys.

• To transfer a file or data from the internet or another device to your device.

• To remove or erase a file.

• To keep a message for future use.

What does the term "Upload" mean?

• To download a file from the internet to your device.

• To transfer a file or data from your device to the internet or another device.

• To delete a file from your device.

• To edit a file on your device.

What action is described by the term "Tap"?

• To press a mouse button.

• To touch a screen lightly, usually to select or open an application or function.

• To swipe across a screen.

• To hold a button for a long time.