HSLU Englisch LG181

HSLU Englisch LG181, Bachelor in Wirtschaftsinformatik BB

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This flashcard set helps university-level students learn English, focusing on technical vocabulary related to computers and the internet. The cards cover terms like "worm," "workstation," and "World Wide Web," with the platform supporting backward learning from the target language to the source language. Ideal for advanced learners, this set aids in expanding technical vocabulary and understanding specialized terms, making it useful for students in computer science or related fields.

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03.11.2012 / 04.07.2016

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(of a computer or computer system) working and ready for use

up a.

- to change or add to the data in a file in order to make the data current

update v., n.

- to install or make a new and presumably better version of hardware or software

upgrade v., n.

- to transfer data from your computer to a server

upload v., n.

[C] an individual name used to gain access to a computer system, also part of an email address before the @ symbol

username n.

[C] a small helper program that performs a specific routine task, such as examining or copying files

utility n.

existing on a computer or on the Internet, rather than in the real world

virtual a.

relating to memory or storage devices that lose their content when the power is shut off

volatile a.

relating to computer programs and devices

ware combining form

[C] a unique inaudible code inserted into a digital file that identifies the owner or the first person who legally purchased the file

watermark n.

[C] a collaborative construction engine on the Web which allows any user to add and edit content

wiki n.

[C] a symbol that can represent any single or group of numbers or letters in operating systems and applications

wild card n.

[C] a subdivision of a computer display screen, each of which can run a different program or display different data

window n.

[C] a computer visualization of a three-dimensional image showing the outlines of all edges in a transparent drawing

wireframe n.

relating to any computer network where there is no physical wired connection between sender and receiver

wireless a.

[C] a tool within an application that helps you use the application by giving you a series of simple choices

wizard n.

[C] a program or computer that you use for writing letters and other documents

word processor n.

[C] a part of the Internet, featuring a combination of information retrieval and hypertext techniques

World Wide Web (also web) n.

[C] a terminal or personal computer for one person to work at

workstation n.

[C] a program that can make copies of itðself and destroy information on computers that are connected to each other

worm n.

- to read or write data on a computer file

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

access v., n.

[C] an arrangement that users have with a company that allows them to use the Internet for certain purposes

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

account n.

[C] an optional product designed to complement another application, for example a ?solver? in Excel

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

add-on (also plug-in) n.

(of a measured value) taking any value between a maximum and a minimum

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

analogue (AmE analog) a.

to display a sequence of images in a computer program to give the impression of motion

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

animate v.

[C] a sequence of images in a computer program giving the impression of motion

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

animation n.

[C] a small program which is run from within another application, for example from within a browser or a website

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

applet n.

[C] a program or a group of programs that performs a particular task for the user, i.e. a word-processor or a spreadsheet

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

application (also app) n.

[U] the ability of a computer to copy intelligent human behaviour in finding a solution to a problem

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

artificial intelligence (AI), n.

(of data transmission) differing downstream bit rate and upstream bit rate; or relating to public-key cryptography

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

asymmetric (also asymmetrical) a.

to link a file to an electronic message, for example to an email

attach v.

[C] a file that is linked to an electronic message, for example to an email

attachment n.

[U] proof of identity as a security measure that requires users to securely verify who they are

authentication n.

[C] a graphical representation of a person on a computer screen, especially in a computer game or chat room

avatar n.

- to copy information from your computer to a separate storage device

back up v., backup n.

[C] a high-speed line or a series of connections to which smaller, local lines connect

backbone n.

[U] the amount of data that can be sent through a network connection at any one time

bandwidth n.

[C] a coded pattern of thick and thin bars with varying spaces in between for recognition by a scanner

barcode n.

[C] a test for a computer product given to customers prior to commercial release, often preceded by a round of alpha testing

beta test n.

pertaining to a numbering system that has 2 as its base and uses only two digits, 0 and 1, for its notation

binary a.

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[C] a virtual container used to organize other directories and files in a hierarchical structure

directory (also folder) n.

to turn off an optional software item, making it non-functional

disable v.

[C] a part of the Internet that is owned by an organization or person, where they can upload files or access email

domain n.

(of a computer or computer system) not working and not ready for use

down a.

- to transfer data from a server to your computer

download v., n.

[C] a hardware device that reads and writes information on disks, CDs or tapes

drive n.

[C] software that allows an operating system to communicate with a hardware or peripheral device

driver (also device driver) n.

related to something that is done on or involves the Internet

e prefix

to insert an object into a file or an Internet page in such a way that it is no longer linked to the source document

embed v.

[U] the ability of one computer to work in the same way as another computer; e.g. an Apple computer acting like a PC

emulation n.

to turn on an optional software item to make it functional

enable v.

to put data in a secret code so that only someone with the right key can read it

encrypt v.

[U] the act of putting data in a secret code so it is unreadable except by authorized users

encryption n.

a program or service on the Internet that allows users to search for files and information

engine n.

[U] a system to manage all the information and functions of a business or company from shared data stores

enterprise resource planning (ERP) n.

[C] a message that communicates to the user that the computer cannot carry out an instruction, or there is some other problem

error message n.

to make a program or command happen or work

execute v.

relating to a compressed file that can be returned to its original size

expandable a.

[C] a computer system that is programmed to imitate the problem-solving procedures that a human expert makes

expert system n.

[C] a specified area, within a database record, used for a particular category or item, for example, Name, City, Zip Code

field n.

[C] a block of information in the form of bytes, stored together on a computer or external storage device, and given a name

file n.

[C] a system or combination of systems that enforces a boundary between the Internet and another network/workstation

firewall n.

a solid-state, non-volatile, rewritable memory that functions like a combination of RAM and ROM

flash n.

- [C] the way in which information is stored or held to be worked on by computers

format n., v.

[U] breaking a file into parts to store the data in whatever disk areas are available

fragmentation n.

(of a computer program or system) designed to deal with data which is imprecise or has uncertain boundaries

fuzzy a.

a hardware or software setup that provides access to other systems or networks with differing protocols

gateway n.

[U] applying the resources of many computers in a network to solve or work on the same problem simultaneously

grid computing n.

to use ingenuity and creativity to solve computer programming problems or to overcome the limitations of a system

hack v.

relating to electronic devices that have been designed so that they can be held and used easily with one or two hands

hand-held a.

relating to electronic devices that are mostly without touch

hands-free a.

[C] a headphone combined with a microphone

headset n.

[C] the place in a network or organisation where users ask questions or report problems with hardware or software

help desk n.

relating to the highest level of development of a device, usually implying premium price

high-end a.

relating to the transmission of data at high speeds over ordinary copper telephone wires or fibre wires

high-speed a.

[C] the main page of a Web site to which the others are linked

home page n.

- [C] the main computer in a network that provides facilities to other computers

host n., v.

[C] a wireless LAN access point or a spot in a website that contains a hyperlink

hotspot n.

a central device that connects several computers together or several networks together

hub n.

beyond the usual size or limits

hyper prefix

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