TOEIC Technology Vocabulary

Put a plan or system into practical action in an organization

The new software system will be implemented across all departments by the second quarter.

The work needed to keep a machine, building, or system in good condition

Scheduled maintenance will take the server offline from eleven at night until two on Saturday.

Improve a device, system, or service by adding new features or replacing parts

All workstations will be upgraded to the latest operating system version over the weekend.

An established way of doing something that follows a specific sequence of steps

The standard operating procedure for data backup has been updated in the IT manual.

The programs and other operating information used by a computer

The new accounting software will be rolled out to all branches next month.

The physical parts of a computer system such as processors, memory, and storage drives

Outdated hardware will be replaced as part of the annual IT refresh program.

A computer program designed to perform a specific task for the user

The mobile application allows customers to track orders in real time.

A group of related parts that work together to perform a specific function

The booking system has been updated to support multiple currencies and languages.

A group of connected computers and devices that share information with each other

The company network will be offline briefly during scheduled maintenance on Sunday.

A powerful computer that stores files and provides services to other computers in a network

All customer data is securely stored on the company's main server.

A large organized collection of information stored on a computer for easy retrieval

The customer database contains records of all transactions from the last ten years.

A piece of equipment such as a phone or computer used for a specific purpose

Please ensure that all portable devices are password-protected before leaving the office.

The tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular activity or purpose

All new office equipment must be ordered through the procurement department.

Put a piece of software or equipment in place so that it is ready to use

The IT team will install the updated software on all laptops this weekend.

Set up a device or program so that it works in a particular way for the user

Please configure your email client with the new server settings before Monday.

An extra copy of computer information stored separately in case the original is lost

Daily backups of all critical systems are performed automatically at midnight.

Get back something such as data or a file that was lost or damaged

The IT team managed to recover the lost data from the backup system.

The right or opportunity to use, enter, or look at something restricted

Employees require administrator approval to access the confidential client database.

A secret word or string of characters used to gain access to a system or account

Please change your system password every ninety days for security reasons.

An act of entering identifying information to gain access to a computer system

Your login credentials will be emailed to you within twenty-four hours.

The process of changing information into a secret code so that only authorized people can read it

End-to-end encryption protects all communications between clients and our servers.

A security system that prevents unauthorized communications between computer networks

The corporate firewall blocks unauthorized access from external networks.

A harmful program that copies itself onto a computer and damages files or operations

A computer virus disrupted operations at the manufacturing plant last Tuesday.

A new version of software or information that improves or corrects an older one

The latest security update will be installed on all devices automatically tonight.

Identify and fix problems in a complex system, especially in computers or machinery

The help desk will troubleshoot any issues you encounter with the new system.

Relating to the practical use of machines, computers, or scientific equipment

A technical problem with the platform caused a two-hour service interruption.

A worker whose job involves practical work with scientific or technical equipment

A qualified technician will visit the site tomorrow to diagnose the issue.

A person who designs, builds, or maintains machines, engines, or technical systems

The software engineers have completed development of the new customer portal.

A person whose job is to write computer software or create new products

Our in-house developers built the platform from the ground up over six months.

The introduction of new ideas, methods, or products that bring meaningful improvements

Continuous innovation has kept our products competitive in fast-changing global markets.

The use of machines or computers to do tasks that were previously done by people

Process automation has reduced manual workload by approximately forty percent this year.

Relating to or using technology based on computer information stored as numbers

The company is investing heavily in digital transformation across all business units.

A type of computer system or service that allows users to access programs or content

The new online platform allows clients to manage accounts from any device.

The way users interact with a computer program or device through screens and controls

The user interface has been redesigned to improve accessibility and ease of navigation.

A computer program that allows you to look at and use websites on the internet

The website is optimized for all major browsers including Chrome and Safari.

A storage system that uses remote servers on the internet to keep data and applications

All documents are now stored in the cloud rather than on local drives.

The space available for keeping computer files, documents, or other data

Cloud storage has replaced local servers for most document management needs.

Information collected together for reference, analysis, or processing by a computer

Customer data is handled in strict accordance with privacy regulations.

Deal with information or material by carrying out a series of operations on it

The system can process up to ten thousand transactions per second at peak load.

A business or organized activity, or the way that something works or runs

Smooth daily operation of our systems is the responsibility of the IT team.

Working well and producing good results without wasting time, energy, or materials

The new software is significantly more efficient than the previous version.

The rate at which a person, machine, or business produces useful output

Employee productivity has improved by fifteen percent following the introduction of new tools.

How well a person, machine, or system does an activity or task

System performance is monitored continuously by the operations team around the clock.

The maximum amount that something can contain, produce, or handle at one time

The server has sufficient capacity to handle current and projected future workloads.

Copy data from one computer system to another, typically a smaller or local one

Please download the latest version of the application from the company intranet.

Transfer data from a local computer to a larger remote system or network

Large files may take several minutes to upload depending on connection speed.

Combine two or more systems or programs so that they work together effectively

The new accounting module will integrate seamlessly with our existing CRM platform.

Able to exist or be used together without problems or conflicts

The new software is fully compatible with all current operating systems.

A small, sudden problem or fault, especially one in a computer or electronic system

A minor glitch in the system caused temporary login issues this morning.

Done from a distance using technology, rather than in a physical location

Most employees now work remotely at least two days per week.