Backronyms Quiz
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What does the acronym 'SCUBA' stand for?
About Backronyms Quiz
Give your memory a workout with Backronyms Quiz: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Acronyms and initialisms and what they stand for Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. What does the acronym 'SCUBA' stand for?
Answer: Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
2. What does 'LASER' stand for?
Answer: Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
3. The word 'RADAR' is actually an acronym. What does it stand for?
Answer: Radio Detection And Ranging
4. What does the initialism 'FAQ' stand for?
Answer: Frequently Asked Questions
5. What does 'NASA' stand for?
Answer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Frequently asked questions
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How many questions are in Backronyms Quiz?
Backronyms Quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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Most players finish Backronyms Quiz in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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