Tech Talk - Computer-related vocabulary / discussion activity sheet

Tech Talk

Try to match the words on the left with examples on the right.

1.operating system aquarium / 3D pipes / Disney characters 
2.application Open, Open new, Save, Print, Close... 
3.version Word / Excel / Netscape Navigator 
4.menu 2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 / 3.0 / 4.0 / 5.0 
5.dialog box floppy disk / zip disk / CD 
6.virus Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Mac OS 7.1 
7.screen saver Melissa / Love Bug / Code Red 
8.back-up copy Illegal Command! / Are you sure? / Caution! 

Now put one of these words in to each of the sentences below.
(Some of the information may be incorrect!)

  1. Before you install a new _____________ you should check that it matches your computer's specifications and your operating system.
  2. You should change your computer's _____________ every two years so that you can install the latest applications.
  3. If your computer is not connected to the internet you don't have to worry about catching a(n) ____________ .
  4. Every time a(n) _____________ appears on the screen you should always read it carefully before you click on "Yes" or "OK".
  5. You should make a(n) _____________ of all important files every day in case your hard disk develops a problem.
  6. You should select your computer's most boring _____________ . If you choose an interesting one you will spend time watching it moving and then you won't do so much work.
  7. Always buy an old _____________ of the software you want. The new one is much more expensive but it's only a little better.
  8. Be careful when you are selecting a command from a(n) ____________ . It's very easy to click the wrong one.

Now choose some of these sentences and discuss them.
Is some of the information incorrect?


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