Computer Abbreviations MCQs

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Computer Abbreviations MCQs

Practice Computer Abbreviations MCQs covering CPU, RAM, ROM, USB, OCR, OMR, MICR, URL, HTTP, HTML and other important abbreviations.

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Question #101
What does MBR stand for in legacy disk partition management schemes?
A. Main Boot Record
B. Memory Boot Registry
C. Master Binary Record
D. Master Boot Record
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
MBR stands for Master Boot Record. It is a special type of boot sector at the very beginning of partitioned computer mass storage devices.
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Question #102
What does GPT stand for in modern drive partitioning frameworks?
A. GUID Partition Table
B. GUID Partition Trace
C. Global Partition Track
D. General Partition Table
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
GPT stands for GUID Partition Table. It is a standard for the layout of partition tables on a physical storage device, such as a hard disk drive or solid-state drive, using globally unique identifiers.
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Question #103
What does GUID expand to within GUID Partition Table architectures?
A. Graphical User Interface Descriptor
B. Global Unified Identifier
C. Globally Unique Identifier
D. General User Identification
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
GUID stands for Globally Unique Identifier, a 128-bit number used in computer systems to identify information uniquely.
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Question #104
What does the abbreviation VDU stand for when referencing computer display units?
A. Virtual Display Utility
B. Video Digital Unit
C. Visual Data Union
D. Visual Display Unit
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
VDU stands for Visual Display Unit. It is an older term used to describe any electronic device that displays images or text from a computer (like a monitor).
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Question #105
What does the printer abbreviation DPI stand for?
A. Data Per Inch
B. Digital Pixel Interface
C. Dots Per Instance
D. Dots Per Inch
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
DPI stands for Dots Per Inch. It is a measure of spatial printing, video, or image scanner dot density.
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Question #106
What does the image scanning specification PPI stand for?
A. Primary Pixel Index
B. Points Per Inch
C. Pixels Per Inch
D. Pictures Per Inch
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
PPI stands for Pixels Per Inch. It describes the pixel density of an electronic image device, such as a computer monitor, smartphone display, or image sensor.
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Question #107
What does the abbreviation BIOS stand for in hardware firmware tracks?
A. Basic Internal Output System
B. Basic Input Output System
C. Base Input Output Software
D. Binary Input Output System
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
BIOS expands to Basic Input Output System, launching low-level hardware diagnostics prior to loading an operating system.
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Question #108
What does the processing acronym ALU stand for?
A. Array Logic Unit
B. Arithmetic Logic Unit
C. Arithmetic Level Unit
D. Algorithm Logical Unit
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
ALU maps to Arithmetic Logic Unit, processing mathematical calculations inside the CPU.
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Question #109
What does the control acronym CU stand for?
A. Core Utility
B. Command Unit
C. Central Unit
D. Control Unit
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
CU maps to Control Unit, extracting instruction paths and orchestrating device data flows.
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Question #110
What does the memory module acronym DIMM stand for?
A. Data In-line Memory Module
B. Digital Integrated Memory Module
C. Dynamic Inline Memory Module
D. Dual In-line Memory Module
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
DIMM maps to Dual In-line Memory Module, utilizing independent electric contacts on either side of the printed circuit board.
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Question #111
What does the RAM layout abbreviation SIMM represent?
A. Synchronous Inline Memory Module
B. Serial Input Memory Module
C. Static Internal Memory Module
D. Single In-line Memory Module
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
SIMM expands to Single In-line Memory Module, where redundant contacts on opposite sides are linked together.
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Question #112
What is the full form of the memory abbreviation DRAM?
A. Digital Random Access Memory
B. Data Random Access Memory
C. Direct Random Access Memory
D. Dynamic Random Access Memory
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
DRAM maps to Dynamic Random Access Memory, storing electrical bit allocations inside high-density capacitor circuits.
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Question #113
What is the full form of the memory abbreviation SRAM?
A. Static Random Access Memory
B. Serial Random Access Memory
C. Synchronous Random Access Memory
D. Sequential Random Access Memory
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
SRAM maps to Static Random Access Memory, utilizing six-transistor latch circuits to preserve data states without periodic refresh execution loops.
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Question #114
What is the full form of the firmware abbreviation EEPROM?
A. Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
B. Electronic Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
C. Extended Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
D. Electrically Encrypted Programmable Read-Only Memory
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
EEPROM stands for Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory, adapting field electron emissions to clear bit records.
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Question #115
What is the full form of the abbreviation EPROM?
A. External Programmable Read-Only Memory
B. Extended Programmable Read-Only Memory
C. Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
D. Electronic Programmable Read-Only Memory
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
EPROM expands to Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory, requiring exposure to focused ultraviolet light sources to erase existing configurations.
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Question #116
What is the full form of the abbreviation PROM?
A. Process Read-Only Memory
B. Peripheral Read-Only Memory
C. Primary Read-Only Memory
D. Programmable Read-Only Memory
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
PROM maps to Programmable Read-Only Memory, utilizing specialized factory device burners to blow micro-fuses once during initialization.
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Question #117
What is the full form of the abbreviation SDRAM?
A. Sequential Dynamic Random Access Memory
B. Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory
C. Static Dynamic Random Access Memory
D. Serial Dynamic Random Access Memory
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
SDRAM stands for Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory, interlocking internal state machines directly with the host motherboard system clock bus speed.
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Question #118
What does the abbreviation SSD stand for?
A. Secure System Drive
B. Serial Storage Drive
C. Solid State Drive
D. Static Storage Drive
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
SSD translates to Solid State Drive, tracking persistent electrical allocations without physical rotating mechanical disks.
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Question #119
What does the acronym NVMe represent?
A. Network Volatile Memory Express
B. Native Volatile Memory Extension
C. Non-Volatile Module Expansion
D. Non-Volatile Memory Express
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
NVMe expands to Non-Volatile Memory Express, communicating directly over PCI Express lanes to lower processing delays.
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Question #120
What does the abbreviation RISC represent?
A. Regulated Instruction Sequence Computer
B. Reduced Instruction Set Computer
C. Rapid Instruction Set Computer
D. Reduced Integrated System Core
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
RISC maps to Reduced Instruction Set Computer, focusing on optimizing execution throughput via small, uniform microcode pipelines.
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