Common Terms in Exams

Many learners struggle with the terminology used in examinations. This makes ICT exams even more difficult

Ask about these terms in class (if you cant find a suitable answer on Google)

A Few To Check

• replicate
• authentication
• verification
• validation
• warranty / guarantee
• content
• Psychological vs Physical
• criteria
• multi- factor / 2-step verification
• store (as in saving)
• initials
• alignment
• project (new word for Test in Surpass at the time of submitting the test)
• margins
• amend = change = correct
• Save = ‘upload’ = ‘submit’ work
• Open = create = new document (file) (often said as ‘add’ a file)
• Create a (new document / new email / new Google meet)
• confirm
• Repetitive Strain Injury RSI
• Fonts and font styles
• Uppercase, lowercase
• Document (file) vs folder
• Postcode – i.e. how it should be written (“UK conventions”)
• Above a cell / Below a cell
• Sort code and security code (they get these mixed up)