Internation information technology university

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Term

Definition

Usage

Administrator (n)

an individual who is responsible for the running of and the day-to-day operation of a project, program, a business, organization, etc.

work as/perform the functions of/ take on the responsibilities of/earn one’s living as /occupy/get promoted to/give up/take up the position of an ~; database/system ~;

administration (n), administer (v), administrative (adj);

syn. manager

Analyst (n)

a person engaged in detailed examination of the computer systems and procedures and designing information systems solutions to help them operate more efficiently and effectively

work as/perform the functions of/take on the responsibilities of/earn one’s living as /occupy/get promoted to/give up/take up the position of an ~; information security/support ~;

analysis (n), analyze (v), analytical (adj), analytically (adv)

Architect (n)

the one who designs and builds computer systems

work as/perform the functions of /take on the responsibilities of/earn one’s living as/occupy/get promoted to/give up/take up the position of an ~; architecture (n): personal computer /modern computer/client-server/64-bit computer ~; architecture (n), architectural (adj): ~ design

Back (adj)

the side or part of the work that is not normally seen by the customer

~-end programmer/developer;

~ -office employee;

ant. front-end; front-office

Blogger

an individual or a small group regularly updating its weblog (blog for short) run in an informal or conversational style

make a post on/keep a ~; blog (v); blog (n); blogging (v)

Botmaster (n)

an individual who maintains a bot and is responsible for keeping it online, fixing errors, ensuring compliance with the rules of the channel or server it's logged into

act as a/perform the functions of/take on the responsibilities of a ~

Cryptographer (n)

the one engaged in protecting sensitive data and making is unreadable for anyone not meant to see the data

work as/perform the functions of/ take on the responsibilities of/earn one’s living as a ~; occupy/get promoted to/give up /take up the position of a ~; decrypt (v), encrypt (v), cryptography (n), cryptographic (adj)

Consumer (n)

a person who uses goods and services

~ demand/culture/spending/goods/ protection/products/durables/electronics/market/boom; protect/benefit the ~; consume (v), consumerism (n) syn. end-user

Customer (n)

a person who buys goods or services from a shop or a business

~ service/support; customize (v), customized (adj), customization (n)

syn. client, clientele

Designer (n)

the one who decides upon the look and functioning of program and is responsible for creating solutions that have a high visual impact

a graphic ~; design (n): make ~ decisions, computer-aided/creative/standard ~;

designed (adj): specially ~ feature

Developer (n)

the one who creates a computer program and brings it into existence

program/application/web/back-end/front-end ~;

develop (v), development (n)

Engineer (n)

a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures

computer software/hardware ~;

engineering (n): software/hardware/power ~

Expert (n)

a person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area

security ~ ; an ~ in sth; be ~ at sth; ~ evaluation of sth;

expertise (n): technical ~

Follower (n)

on social media sites, someone who subscribes to and receives sb’s updates

have ~s; become sb’s ~;

follow (v), following (adj)

Geek (n)

an individual who enjoys computers and technology and frequently uses the computer in his or her free time rather than participating in any other activities

alpha~; ugly~;

syn. addict, devotee

Freelancer

a self-employed person hired to work for different companies on particular assignments

earn one’s living as a ~;

freelance (adj): a ~ programmer;

freelance (v): try one’s hand in ~

Lamer (n)

a stupid, inept, or dull person, who does not understand what he or she is doing (slang)

feel like a ~; a bunch of ~s

Layman (n)

a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject

a ~ in sth;

syn. amateur; ant. professional

Lurker (n)  

a person who reads the postings in an Internet forum without actively contributing

lurk (v): ~ in a chatroom/on listservs

Manager (n)

a person responsible for controlling or administering sth

network/product/program ~;

(mis)manage (v), (mis)management (n), managerial (adj)

Master (n)

a person who has complete control of sth

Web/bot~ ; gamester (gamemaster);

~ of the situation;

ant. slave

Moderator (n)

a person who moderates (governs, drives, mediates) an Internet forum or online discussion

act as/perform the functions of/take on the responsibilities of a ~;

moderate (adj); moderation (n)

Nerd (n)

an individual who is obsessed with science, math, or technology, commonly possessing little or no social skills

a computer ~;

nerdy (adj), nerdish (adj), nerdishness (n)

Netizen (n)

a user of the Internet, especially a habitual or keen one

privacy-conscious ~s; the new generation of ~s;

netizenry (n); netizenship (n)

Newbie (n)

an inexperienced newcomer to a particular activity

netizen ~s; a ~ on the computer; a ~ to Linux

Programmer (n)

the ones who write codes to create software programs by turning the program designs made by software developers and engineers into instructions that a computer can follow

applications/systems/Java/experienced ~; program (v), program (n), (re)programmable (adj)

Provider (n)

(ISP)

a company that provides

Internet access to users or

subscribers of its service

a leading/major ~; provide (v): ~ sb with sth; ~ for sth; provision (n); provided that… (conj);

syn. supplier

Operator (n)

the person responsible for the secure and efficient work of computer hardware systems

machine/equipment ~;

operation (n): be (put) in ~; operate

(v): ~ upon sb; operational (adj): ~ expenses; be fully ~

Repairer (n)

the one who restores sth damaged or faulty to a normal working condition

repair (n): be in a state of ~; need ~; ~ damage; be beyond ~;

syn. fix(-up), mend

Savvy (adj)

shrewd and knowledgeable about sth

a computer-~ person; a ~ player;

syn. intelligent, canny

Scientist (n)

one inventing and designing new approaches to computing technology and finding innovative uses for existing technology

computer/information research ~; science (n); scientific (adj): ~ study/knowledge/community; scientifically (adv)

syn. researcher, theorist

Specialist (n)

a person highly skilled in a specific and restricted field

computer support/network support/multimedia/security ~;

specialize in (v), specialty (n), special (adj), specially (adv)

Subscriber (n)

the one who has arranged for access to an electronic mailing list or online service

~ to a magazine/service; a new ~; subscribe (v): ~ to sth online; subscription (n)

Surfer (n)

the one who moves from site to site on the Internet

Internet ~;

surfing (n), surf (v)

Technician (n)

a person employed to look after technical equipment, an expert in the practical application of a science

software/laboratory/CISCO/skilled ~;

technique (n), technology (n), technical (adj);

Cf. techie

Telecommuter (n)

the one working for a company from home, making use of the Internet, email, and the telephone

telecommute (v); telecommuting (n): allow for/promote ~

Troubleshooter

(n)

the one analyzing and solving serious problems for a company or other organization, or tracing and correcting faults in an electronic system

helpdesk ~;

troubleshooting (v): a proven track record in ~; preventive maintenance and ~

User (n)

a person who applies or operates something, a client, customer, consumer

end/power/default ~;

~ manual/account/base/ID/profile

/policy; ~-friendly interface, useful (adj), usable (adj), usability (n), user-friendly (adj), user-friendliness (n)

Vendor (n)

a person or company that provides a service or a product and offers it for sale, especially in the street

a street ~;

vend (v), vending (adj): ~ machine,

vendible (adj)

syn. seller

Wizard (n)

a person who is very skilled in a particular field or activity

syn. genius master, expert

1. geek

2. administrator

3. layman

4. end-user

5. client

6. wizard

7. provider

1. backend

2. encrypt

3. layman

4. newbie

5. master

6. vendor

7. client

Noun

Verb

Adjective

Adverb

operate

special

program

developmentally

consume

analyst

1. Cryptographer

A. an individual who is responsible for the running of and the day-to-day operation of a project, program, a business, organization

2. Moderator

B. the one who decides upon the look and functioning of program and is responsible for creating solutions that have a high visual impact

3. Administrator

C. the one engaged in protecting sensitive data and making is unreadable for anyone not meant to see the data

4. Telecommuter

D. a person who drives or mediates an Internet forum or online discussion

5. Designer

E. the one working for a company from home, making use of the Internet, email, and the telephone

6. Vendor

F. the one tracing and correcting faults in an electronic system or analyzing and solving serious problems for a company or other organization

7. Troubleshooter

G. a person or company that provides a service or a product and offers it for sale, especially in the street

Concepts

Type of logical relations

1. Expert - newbie

A. general and specific

2. Digital technologies – telecommuting

B. cause and effect

3. Developer – designer

C. contrast

4. Architect – designer

D. method and purpose

5. Internet forum – moderator

E. part and whole

6. Bug – troubleshooting

F. equivalence

7. Wizard – lamer

Verb

Target vocabulary unit

Administrator

Adj/N

Target vocabulary unit

User

Adj/N

Target vocabulary unit

Programmer

Adj/N

Target vocabulary unit

Manager

Front end - back end programmer

Consumer-customer

Nerd – geek

Lurker – follower

Lamer – newbie

Freelancer – full-time employee

Netizen – citizen

1

What is the logical relationship between the concepts “master - slave”:

a) general and specific b) cause and effect c) contrast d) part and whole

2

What is the logical relationship between the concepts “geek – alpha geek”:

a) general and specific b) cause and effect c) contrast d) part and whole

3

What is the logical relationship between the concepts “subscriber - follower”:

a) general and specific b) cause and effect c) contrast d) part and whole

4

Mark the odd word: a) fix b) mend c) repair d) restore

5

Which of these is a person who governs or mediates an Internet forum or online discussion: a) gamester b) botmaster c) moderator d) administrator

6

Which of these maintains an autonomous program on a network: a) gamester b) botmaster c) moderator d) administrator

7

Which of these is a computer-savvy person: a) layman b) lamer c) wizard d) newbie

8

Which of these has the most theoretical field of expertise: a) expert b) specialist c) analyst d) scientist

9

You can subscribe ___ the listserv for £3 per annum and receive advance notice of all events. a) for b) in c) to d) on

10

He is expert __ project development. a) for b) in c) at d) on

11

Some people just lurk ___ listservs without participating.

a) for b) in c) at d) on

12

A developer is the one who

a) creates a computer program and brings it into existence

b) is responsible for creating solutions that have a high visual impact

c) who writes codes to create software programs

d) designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures

13

A programmer is the one who

a) creates a computer program and brings it into existence

b) is responsible for creating solutions that have a high visual impact

c) who writes codes to create software programs

d) designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures

14

Which is the most general word: a) user b) customer c) client d) consumer

15

A person who uses goods and services is called a(n)___ .

a) consumer b) customer c) client d) vendor

16

A person or company that provides a service or a product and offers it for sale, especially in the street is called a(n)___

a) consumer b) customer c) client d) vendor

17

A repairer is a person

a) employed to look after technical equipment, an expert in the practical application of a science

b) responsible for the secure and efficient work of computer hardware systems

c) who restores sth damaged or faulty to a normal working condition

d) tracing and correcting faults in an electronic system or analyzing and solving serious problems for a company or other organization

18

An operator is a person ___ .

a) employed to look after technical equipment, an expert in the practical application of a science

b) responsible for the secure and efficient work of computer hardware systems

c) who restores sth damaged or faulty to a normal working condition

d) tracing and correcting faults in an electronic system or analyzing and solving serious problems for a company or other organization

19

The difference between a nerd and a geek concerns mostly ___ .

a) stylistic colouring b) field of operation c) gender d) attitude to occupation

20

“Процесс поиска неисправностей, диагностики и устранения неполадок” is best translated as:

a) repairing b) mending c) troubleshooting d) fixing