Vocabulary!
Define emergency
A serious problem - people need to act fast.
Active: I am teaching the class.
Passive: The class is being taught.
There is an equipment breakdown.
The equipment stopped working.
Define machine
Can be used instead of a human to do work/a task.
What happens during a power outage?
The lights go off, you can't use electronics, you can't use your oven....
Define broken
Something is not working.
Active: He is checking the machines.
Passive: The machines are being checked.
Today, everything is going wrong.
Nothing is going well.
Define upgrade
To get something newer/better.
Who should you call during a power outage?
You should call the electric company.
Define network
Helps to connect computers to each other.
Active: They are updating the operating system.
Passive: The operating system is being updated.
The network is not working.
Define to inform
To tell someone information.
What is an operating system?
Software that helps a computer function.
Define data
Names, phone numbers, addresses, etc./Information
Active: The company is informing customers about the data breach.
Passive: The customers are being informed about the data breach.
I have Internet access!
I can use the Internet.
Define maintenance (department)
They fix things.
Another machine to use only for emergencies.
A backup machine.
Define access
You can use something/you have entry to something.
Active: Steve is installing antivirus software on all of the computers in the office.
Passive: Antivirus software is being installed on all of the computers in the office.
I downloaded a new antivirus software.
I downloaded a new software that protects my computer from viruses!
Define data breach
When private information is exposed/accessed illegally.
Another word for luckily...
Fortunately.