Computer Abbreviations MCQs
Practice Computer Abbreviations MCQs covering CPU, RAM, ROM, USB, OCR, OMR, MICR, URL, HTTP, HTML and other important abbreviations.
Question #121
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What does the abbreviation CISC represent?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
CISC expands to Complex Instruction Set Computer, resolving multi-stage structural tasks within single aggregated operations.
CISC expands to Complex Instruction Set Computer, resolving multi-stage structural tasks within single aggregated operations.
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Question #122
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What does the connectivity acronym USB stand for?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
USB expands directly to Universal Serial Bus, establishing standardized interfaces for auxiliary system attachments.
USB expands directly to Universal Serial Bus, establishing standardized interfaces for auxiliary system attachments.
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Question #123
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What does the abbreviation URL stand for?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
URL translates into Uniform Resource Locator, functioning as a formalized layout address scheme on internet protocols.
URL translates into Uniform Resource Locator, functioning as a formalized layout address scheme on internet protocols.
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Question #124
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What does the networking acronym HTTP stand for?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, enabling distributed text distribution frameworks across server topologies.
HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, enabling distributed text distribution frameworks across server topologies.
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Question #125
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What does the web design abbreviation HTML stand for?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
HTML means Hypertext Markup Language, laying down foundational structure tags for parsing remote web domains.
HTML means Hypertext Markup Language, laying down foundational structure tags for parsing remote web domains.
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Question #126
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What does the secure protocol extension HTTPS stand for?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
HTTPS maps to Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, enforcing encryption layers over default communications.
HTTPS maps to Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, enforcing encryption layers over default communications.
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Question #127
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What is the full form of the abbreviation BIOS?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System. It is the built-in core firmware that coordinates early diagnostic hardware validation before booting the operating system.
BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System. It is the built-in core firmware that coordinates early diagnostic hardware validation before booting the operating system.
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Question #128
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What does the abbreviation POST stand for during the computer boot process?
Correct Answer: Option A
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POST stands for Power-On Self-Test. It is the initial diagnostic routine executed by the BIOS immediately after the system is switched on.
POST stands for Power-On Self-Test. It is the initial diagnostic routine executed by the BIOS immediately after the system is switched on.
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Question #129
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In computer memory terminology, what is the full form of EEPROM?
Correct Answer: Option B
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EEPROM stands for Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. It allows byte-level erasure and reprogramming using electrical voltages.
EEPROM stands for Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. It allows byte-level erasure and reprogramming using electrical voltages.
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Question #130
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Which of the following represents the correct full form of the storage protocol acronym NVMe?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
NVMe stands for Non-Volatile Memory Express. It is an optimized logical-interface standard designed specifically for accessing solid-state storage over PCI Express lanes.
NVMe stands for Non-Volatile Memory Express. It is an optimized logical-interface standard designed specifically for accessing solid-state storage over PCI Express lanes.
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Question #131
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What does the processor architecture abbreviation RISC stand for?
Correct Answer: Option B
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RISC stands for Reduced Instruction Set Computer. It focuses on a small, highly optimized set of instructions to maximize execution speed per cycle.
RISC stands for Reduced Instruction Set Computer. It focuses on a small, highly optimized set of instructions to maximize execution speed per cycle.
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Question #132
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What does the alternative CPU architecture abbreviation CISC stand for?
Correct Answer: Option C
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CISC stands for Complex Instruction Set Computer. It features a broad architecture where single hardware instructions are capable of executing multi-step internal operations.
CISC stands for Complex Instruction Set Computer. It features a broad architecture where single hardware instructions are capable of executing multi-step internal operations.
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Question #133
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What is the complete expansion of the storage interface standard acronym SATA?
Correct Answer: Option B
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SATA stands for Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. It is a serial bus interface used to connect mass storage devices like hard drives to the system motherboard.
SATA stands for Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. It is a serial bus interface used to connect mass storage devices like hard drives to the system motherboard.
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Question #134
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What did the older, legacy interface standard PATA stand for?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
PATA stands for Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment. It is an older standard that transferred data simultaneously across wide parallel ribbon cables.
PATA stands for Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment. It is an older standard that transferred data simultaneously across wide parallel ribbon cables.
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Question #135
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In laptop RAM form factors, what does the abbreviation SO-DIMM stand for?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
SO-DIMM stands for Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module. It is a compact variant of a standard DIMM designed for physical space constraints in laptops.
SO-DIMM stands for Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module. It is a compact variant of a standard DIMM designed for physical space constraints in laptops.
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Question #136
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What does the abbreviation DIMM stand for in desktop computer RAM hardware?
Correct Answer: Option D
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DIMM stands for Dual In-line Memory Module. It contains independent electrical contacts on both sides of the module module board to double the data bandwidth.
DIMM stands for Dual In-line Memory Module. It contains independent electrical contacts on both sides of the module module board to double the data bandwidth.
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Question #137
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In early computer system memory configurations, what did SIMM stand for?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
SIMM stands for Single In-line Memory Module. It is a legacy memory format where electrical pins on opposite sides of the board are tied together dynamically.
SIMM stands for Single In-line Memory Module. It is a legacy memory format where electrical pins on opposite sides of the board are tied together dynamically.
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Question #138
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What does SRAM stand for in the context of computer cache configurations?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
SRAM stands for Static Random Access Memory. It uses multi-transistor bistable latch circuits to preserve data without needing cyclical refresh patterns.
SRAM stands for Static Random Access Memory. It uses multi-transistor bistable latch circuits to preserve data without needing cyclical refresh patterns.
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Question #139
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What does the abbreviation DRAM stand for when describing volatile main system memory?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
DRAM stands for Dynamic Random Access Memory. It utilizes high-density integrated capacitors that must be continuously refreshed to maintain data states.
DRAM stands for Dynamic Random Access Memory. It utilizes high-density integrated capacitors that must be continuously refreshed to maintain data states.
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Question #140
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What is the full form of SDRAM which synchronizes memory cycles with the microprocessor?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
SDRAM stands for Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory, aligning internal operations exactly with the external motherboard clock cycle.
SDRAM stands for Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory, aligning internal operations exactly with the external motherboard clock cycle.
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