🧠 A2 Vocabulary: Basic Technology
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1
Which word means "an electronic machine you can use to write, play games, or browse the internet"?
phone
computer
printer
camera
Answer: computer.
A computer is used for many tasks: writing, browsing, gaming.
2
What do you move to control the pointer on a computer screen?
keyboard
mouse
screen
speaker
Answer: mouse.
A mouse controls the pointer (cursor) on the screen.
3
You use this to type letters and numbers on a computer. What is it?
keyboard
monitor
router
charger
Answer: keyboard.
Keyboards have letters, numbers, and function keys for typing.
4
The part of the computer where you see pictures and text is the:
battery
screen
keyboard
mouse
Answer: screen.
The screen (monitor/display) shows what the computer does.
5
Which word means the global network used to search for information and watch videos?
internet
printer
file
app
Answer: internet.
The internet connects many devices so people can share information worldwide.
6
You can send a written message by computer or phone using:
email
printer
camera
charger
Answer: email.
Email is electronic mail sent over the internet.
7
A place on the internet with many pages about one topic is a:
app
website
browser
file
Answer: website.
Websites contain web pages with information, photos, and links.
8
A small program on your phone (like a map or game) is called an:
router
app
cloud
link
Answer: app.
Apps (applications) run on phones or tablets and do specific tasks.
9
A secret word you use to protect your account is called a:
username
password
message
link
Answer: password.
Passwords are secret; keep them private.
10
If you want a song on your phone from a website, you need to:
log out
download
update
delete
Answer: download.
Download means save from the internet to your device.
11
What do you do to keep changes in a document?
save
delete
print
copy
Answer: save.
Save stores your current document so you don't lose work.
12
To remove a file you no longer need, you:
copy
delete
upload
link
Answer: delete.
Delete removes files; sometimes they go to a “trash” or “recycle bin”.
13
To connect a laptop to the internet at home without cables, use:
USB cable
Wi-Fi
printer
camera
Answer: Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi is wireless internet at home, cafes, and schools.
14
You should always share your password with friends (True / False).
True
False
Answer: False.
Never share passwords—keep accounts private and safe.
15
A charger gives power to a phone battery (True / False).
True
False
Answer: True.
Chargers supply electricity to charge batteries.
16
A smartphone can make phone calls and connect to the internet (True / False).
True
False
Answer: True.
Smartphones combine phone and computer functions.
17
'App' is short for 'application' (True / False).
True
False
Answer: True.
(Note: correct answer is True.) 'App' = 'application'.
18
You plug your phone into the ________ to charge the battery.
Answer: charger.
Chargers connect phones to power sources.
19
The part of a phone that stores power is the ________.
Answer: battery.
Batteries provide energy for devices to run.
20
You use a ________ to take photos with your phone or computer.
Answer: camera.
Cameras capture images and video.