100 Fill in the Blank Questions with Answers

1. A computer is an electronic device that processes __________ to produce information. (data)

2. The two primary types of computer software are __________ and __________. (system
software, application software)

3. Data that has been processed into a meaningful form is called __________. (information)

4. The three methods of data processing are __________, __________, and __________. (manual,
mechanical, computer-based)

5. The first generation of computers used __________ tubes for circuitry. (vacuum)

6. The main component of the computer that performs calculations and processing is the
__________. (CPU (Central Processing Unit))

7. The full meaning of CPU is __________. (Central Processing Unit)

8. The stored program concept was introduced by __________. (John Von Neumann)

9. A computing system consists of __________, __________, and __________. (hardware, software,

10. The physical parts of a computer are called __________. (hardware)

11. The first electronic general-purpose computer was called __________. (ENIAC)

12. The second generation of computers used __________ instead of vacuum tubes.
(transistors)

13. The __________ generation of computers introduced integrated circuits (ICs). (third)

14. The first supercomputer was designed by __________. (Seymour Cray)

15. The fifth generation of computers is characterized by __________ and __________. (artificial
intelligence, parallel processing)

16. The father of modern computing is __________. (Charles Babbage)

17. The first programming language developed for computers was __________. (FORTRAN)

18. The major advantage of third-generation computers was the use of __________. (integrated
circuits)

19. The first digital computers were built in the year __________. (1940s)

20. The development of __________ led to modern artificial intelligence. (machine learning)
21. Computers can be classified based on __________, __________, and __________. (size, purpose,
type of signal)

22. A computer that processes continuous data is called a(n) __________ computer. (analog)

23. A hybrid computer combines features of both __________ and __________ computers. (analog,
digital)

24. A computer designed for a specific task is called a __________ computer. (special-purpose)

25. A microcomputer is also known as a __________. (personal computer (PC))

26. The smallest type of computer based on size is the __________. (microcomputer)

27. A mainframe computer is primarily used for __________. (large-scale processing)

28. The brain of the computer is called the __________. (CPU)

29. A computer designed for multiple users at the same time is called a __________.
(mainframe)

30. An example of a personal computer is the __________. (laptop)

31. The input device that allows users to enter text is called a __________. (keyboard)

32. The main function of a mouse is __________. (pointing and selecting)

33. A device used to store data permanently is called a __________. (hard disk)

34. The main circuit board of a computer is known as the __________. (motherboard)

35. ROM stands for __________. (Read-Only Memory)

36. RAM stands for __________. (Random Access Memory)

37. A device that converts digital signals to analog and vice versa is called a __________.
(modem)

38. The two types of computer memory are __________ and __________. (primary, secondary)

39. A __________ is an example of an output device. (monitor)

40. The operating system is an example of __________ software. (system)

41. The software that directly manages hardware is called __________. (operating system)

42. A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do is called a __________. (program)

43. The most popular operating system for personal computers is __________. (Windows)

44. Software that allows users to browse the internet is called a __________. (web browser)
45. A program that detects and removes viruses is called __________. (antivirus software)

46. The language used to communicate with a computer is called __________. (programming
language)

47. An example of a word processing software is __________. (Microsoft Word)

48. The process of starting a computer is called __________. (booting)

49. The process of installing software on a computer is called __________. (installation)

50. The GUI stands for __________. (Graphical User Interface)

51. A __________ is a malicious program that spreads by copying itself. (computer virus)

52. A program that disguises itself as useful software but is harmful is called a __________.
(Trojan horse)

53. The process of removing a virus from a computer is called __________. (virus removal)

54. A program that steals information from a computer is called __________. (spyware)

55. A computer virus spreads through __________ and __________. (email attachments, infected
software)

56. A program that replicates itself but does not harm a computer is called a __________.
(worm)

57. A __________ virus modifies itself to avoid detection. (polymorphic)

58. The best way to prevent a virus infection is to use __________. (antivirus software)

59. A file infected by a virus may show __________ errors. (corruption)

60. The type of virus that infects the master boot record is called a __________ virus. (boot
sector)

61. The largest computer network in the world is called the __________. (Internet)

62. The full meaning of HTTP is __________. (HyperText Transfer Protocol)

63. A network that connects computers over a large geographical area is called a __________.
(WAN (Wide Area Network))

64. The process of transferring files from the internet to a computer is called __________.
(downloading)

65. A website address is also known as a __________. (URL (Uniform Resource Locator))

66. The unique identifier of a computer on a network is called an __________. (IP address)
67. The protocol used for sending emails is called __________. (SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer
Protocol))

68. A __________ is a program that helps users access the internet. (web browser)

69. Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that uses __________ signals. (radio)

70. The full meaning of URL is __________. (Uniform Resource Locator)

71. The smallest unit of data storage is a __________. (bit)

72. One gigabyte (GB) is equal to __________ megabytes. (1024)

73. The process of protecting data from unauthorized access is called __________. (data
security)

74. A device that provides backup power to a computer is called a __________. (UPS
(Uninterruptible Power Supply))

75. The full meaning of SSD is __________. (Solid State Drive)

76. A system that prevents unauthorized access to a network is called a __________. (firewall)

77. The process of converting data into a secret code is called __________. (encryption)

78. A backup is a copy of __________. (important files and data)

79. A storage device that uses optical technology is called a __________. (CD/DVD)

80. A CD-ROM can store up to __________ MB of data. (700)