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Instructions: Acronyms and initialisms and what they stand for

  1. 1.

    What does the acronym 'SCUBA' stand for?

    A
    Sealed Container for Underwater Breathing Activity
    B
    Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
    C
    Sub-Coastal Underwater Breathing Aid
    D
    Standard Certified Underwater Breathing Apparatus
  2. 2.

    What does 'LASER' stand for?

    A
    Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
    B
    Linear Amplified Signal for Emission of Radiation
    C
    Light Activated System for Energy Release
    D
    Luminous Activation by Stimulated Energy Rays
  3. 3.

    The word 'RADAR' is actually an acronym. What does it stand for?

    A
    Remote Area Detection And Response
    B
    Radio Directional Antenna Receiver
    C
    Radio Detection And Ranging
    D
    Rapid Distance And Recognition
  4. 4.

    What does the initialism 'FAQ' stand for?

    A
    First Available Question
    B
    Fast Answers Quickly
    C
    Facts And Queries
    D
    Frequently Asked Questions
  5. 5.

    What does 'NASA' stand for?

    A
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    B
    National Association of Space Administrators
    C
    North American Space Agency
    D
    National Air and Space Association
  6. 6.

    The common word 'ZIP' in ZIP code stands for:

    A
    Zone Identification Protocol
    B
    Zone Improvement Plan
    C
    Zipping Instant Post
    D
    Zoned Industrial Postal
  7. 7.

    What does 'RSVP' stand for in the original French?

    A
    Repondez S'il Vous Plait
    B
    Repondez Seulement Votre Presence
    C
    Retournez Son Visite Promptement
    D
    Recevez Sans Votre Permission
  8. 8.

    What does 'CAPTCHA' stand for?

    A
    Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart
    B
    Central Automated Program To Catch Hacking Attempts
    C
    Computer Automated Processing To Check Human Activity
    D
    Computer Analysis Program for Testing Character and Human Access
  9. 9.

    What does the acronym 'AWOL' stand for?

    A
    Absent Without Official Leave
    B
    Always Walking On Leave
    C
    Armed Without Operating License
    D
    Away Without Leaving
  10. 10.

    What does 'SOS' officially stand for in maritime distress signals?

    A
    Save Our Ship
    B
    Send Out Signals
    C
    Save Our Souls
    D
    It doesn't stand for anything — it was chosen for its distinctive Morse code pattern
  11. 11.

    What does 'ASAP' stand for?

    A
    Always Send A Package
    B
    According to Standard Approved Practice
    C
    At Specified Arrival Point
    D
    As Soon As Possible
  12. 12.

    What does the acronym 'SNAFU' stand for?

    A
    Standard Notice About Future Updates
    B
    Service Not Available For Users
    C
    Systems Not Aligned For Use
    D
    Situation Normal: All Fouled Up
  13. 13.

    What does 'POTUS' stand for?

    A
    President Of The United States
    B
    Premier Officer of The United System
    C
    Power Of The United Senate
    D
    Protocol Of The United Services
  14. 14.

    What does 'SMART' stand for in SMART goals?

    A
    Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
    B
    Simple, Meaningful, Action-oriented, Reasonable, Trackable
    C
    Strategic, Measured, Achievable, Realistic, Timed
    D
    Structured, Motivating, Attainable, Recorded, Targeted
  15. 15.

    What does 'TASER' stand for?

    A
    Targeted Area Shock and Energy Release
    B
    Tom A. Swift's Electric Rifle
    C
    Thermal Activated Shock Emission Relay
    D
    Tactical Anti-Subject Electrical Response

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