Basic Tech Terms
What does 'Wi-Fi' allow your devices to do?
What is connect to the internet?
This device lets you call family and friends from anywhere.
What is Smartphone/iPhone/iPad?
You use this tool to search for information on the internet.
What is a search engine?
This social media platform is known for connecting with friends and sharing photos
What is Facebook/Instagram?
If you get an email from someone you don’t know asking for personal information, you should do this."
What is ignore or delete it?
This button turns your computer on and off.
What is the power button?
This device/app allows you to take photos and view them instantly.
What is camera?
This is the name of the line where you type a website's address.
What is the address bar?
This app lets you send quick messages, often with emojis.
What is Gmail/Texting?
A strong password should contain letters, numbers, and what else?
This is the name of the small images you click to open programs on a computer/iPad screen.
What are icons OR app(lications)?
This device connects to your phone or computer and plays music.
What is a speaker?
When a website's address starts with 'https', it is secure. What does the 's' stand for?
What is secure?
To post a picture online, you might press this button.
What is upload or post?
This is the name for unwanted emails, often sent to many people at once.
What is spam?
This term refers to a program that protects your computer from viruses.
What is antivirus software?
This device can track your steps and monitor your heart rate.
What is a fitness tracker?
A way to communicate over the internet with messages, often seen on smartphones.
What is texting or messaging?
What is the name of the symbol '@' often used in email addresses?
What is the at symbol?
This kind of software protects you from harmful viruses on the internet.
What is antivirus software?
The bar that shows your open programs on a computer screen.
What is the taskbar?
This type of screen, used in many modern devices, responds to your touch.
What is a touchscreen?
This type of online software lets you hold video conversations with family and friends.
What is video conferencing software (like Zoom or FaceTime)?
On any Social Media Platform, this term refers to making someone your online friend.
What is adding or friending?
When you see a website with 'https' instead of 'http', it means the site is what?