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Last Updated: Tuesday, 8 July, 2003, 11:46 GMT 12:46 UK

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Test your tech jargon

Many people are perplexed by the buzzwords used to describe new technology. Test your knowledge in our quiz.

What is a megapixel?


	A: A bit of code hidden on web pages that secretly collects information about surfing habits


	B: The technology used in high-definition widescreen televisions


	C: A word that describes the resolution of gadgets like a digital camera or a computer monitor

What does DVR stand for?


	A: Direct Video Rastering - converting human actions into the movements of characters in video games


	B: Digital Video Recorder - a device that records TV shows on a hard drive


	C: It is just the new word used by electronics companies to sell Video Cassette Recorders (VCRs)

What is a peer-to-peer network?


	A: A way of allowing computers to share files with each other


	B: All your friends in your e-mail address list


	C: A database of everyone who is a member of the House of Lords

What is Bluetooth?


	A: A new dental technique to tackle cavities


	B: A short-range communications technology that uses radio waves


	C: An infamous pirate who terrorised the Caribbean in the 18th Century

What does HTML stand for?


	A: Highly threaded mobile language - a program used to keep your mobile phone connected


	B: Hypertext markup language - the computer code used to define what web pages look like


	C: Hello there Mr Lee - the first message sent on the world wide web

What is a PDA?


	A: A way of recording music on computers


	B: A web-based guide to shopping on the internet


	C: A gadget that helps people manage information

What does LCD mean?


	A: Lossy Compression Design is used to create small audio files for sharing over the web


	B: Liquid Crystal Display technology is used for flat screen monitors


	C: Linux Code Distributors is the name of a group campaigning for open source software

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