MCQs on Computer Abbreviations

[Set - 3]

1. What does "MOU" stand for in technology?

A) Memory of Update
B) Mode of Utilization
C) Memorandum of Understanding
D) Method of Use

Correct Answer: C) Memorandum of Understanding
Explanation: MOU stands for Memorandum of Understanding, a formal agreement outlining mutual intentions.

2. What is the full form of "GIF"?

A) General Image Format
B) Graphics Integrated Format
C) Graphics Interchange Format
D) General Interchange Format

Correct Answer: C) Graphics Interchange Format
Explanation: GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format, a format for static and animated images.

3. What does "ICMP" stand for in networking?

A) Internet Communication Monitoring Protocol
B) Internet Control Message Protocol 
C) Internal Control Message Protocol
D) Internet Communication Management Protocol

Correct Answer: B) Internet Control Message Protocol
Explanation: ICMP stands for Internet Control Message Protocol, used for error messages and operational information in network communications.

4. What is the meaning of "WEP"?

A) Wireless Encryption Protocol
B) Wired Encryption Protocol
C) Wireless Equivalent Privacy
D) Wired Equivalent Privacy

Correct Answer: D) Wired Equivalent Privacy
Explanation: WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, a security protocol for wireless networks.

5. What does "AES" stand for in encryption?

A) Advanced Encryption Standard
B) Applied Encryption Standard
C) Automatic Encryption System
D) Advanced Encoding System

Correct Answer: A) Advanced Encryption Standard
Explanation: AES stands for Advanced Encryption Standard, a symmetric encryption algorithm for securing data.

6. What is the full form of "LAMP" in technology?

A) Local, Apache, MySQL, PHP
B) Linux, Apache, Microsoft, PHP
C) Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP
D) Linux, Apache, MongoDB, Python

Correct Answer: C) Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP
Explanation: LAMP stands for Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP, a stack of software for web development.

7. What does "DPI" stand for in computing?

A) Data Per Interval
B) Dots Per Inch
C) Display Per Inch
D) Dynamic Print Image

Correct Answer: B) Dots Per Inch
Explanation: DPI stands for Dots Per Inch, a measure of print resolution indicating the number of dots in an inch.

8. What is the full form of "XSS"?

A) Cross-Site Scripting
B) Cross-Site Storage
C) Cross-System Scripting
D) Cross-Site Security

Correct Answer: A) Cross-Site Scripting
Explanation: XSS stands for Cross-Site Scripting, a vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into webpages.

9. What is the full form of "GPRS"?

A) General Packet Radio Service
B) General Processing Radio Service
C) Global Packet Radio Service
D) General Public Radio Service

Correct Answer: A) General Packet Radio Service
Explanation: GPRS stands for General Packet Radio Service, a mobile data service on 2G and 3G networks.

10. What does "SNMP" stand for?

A) Secure Network Management Protocol
B) Simple Network Management Protocol
C) Standard Network Management Protocol
D) System Network Management Protocol

Correct Answer: B) Simple Network Management Protocol
Explanation: SNMP stands for Simple Network Management Protocol, used for managing devices on IP networks.

11. What is the full form of "PDU" in networking?

A) Program Data Unit
B) Packet Data Unit
C) Processing Data Unit
D) Protocol Data Unit

Correct Answer: D) Protocol Data Unit
Explanation: PDU stands for Protocol Data Unit, a unit of data for a given protocol layer.

12. What does "IMAP" stand for?

A) Integrated Message Access Protocol
B) Internet Mail Access Protocol
C) Internal Message Access Protocol
D) Internet Message Access Protocol

Correct Answer: D) Internet Message Access Protocol
Explanation: IMAP stands for Internet Message Access Protocol, used for managing and accessing email on a server.

13. What does "MIME" stand for?

A) Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions
B) Multimedia Internet Mail Extensions
C) Multipurpose Internal Mail Extensions
D) Multimedia Internal Mail Extensions

Correct Answer: A) Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions
Explanation: MIME stands for Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions, an extension to support text in various character sets and attachments.

14. What is the full form of "OOP"?

A) Object-Oriented Programming
B) Online Object Programming
C) Object-Oriented Process
D) Online-Oriented Programming

Correct Answer: A) Object-Oriented Programming
Explanation: OOP stands for Object-Oriented Programming, a programming paradigm based on objects and their interactions.

15. What does "SMTP" stand for?

A) Secure Mail Transmission Protocol
B) Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
C) Simple Mail Translation Protocol
D) Secure Mail Transfer Protocol

Correct Answer: B) Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
Explanation: SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, used for sending email between servers.

16. What is the full form of "FAT"?

A) File Allocation Table
B) File Arrangement Table
C) Fast Allocation Table
D) File Access Table

Correct Answer: A) File Allocation Table
Explanation: FAT stands for File Allocation Table, a file system used for managing disk storage.

17. What does "DDL" stand for in databases?

A) Data Description Language
B) Data Development Language
C) Data Definition Language
D) Data Design Language

Correct Answer: C) Data Definition Language
Explanation: DDL stands for Data Definition Language, used to define and manage database structures.

18. What is the full form of "VLAN"?

A) Variable Large Area Network
B) Virtual Large Area Network
C) Virtual Local Area Network
D) Variable Local Area Network

Correct Answer: C) Virtual Local Area Network
Explanation: VLAN stands for Virtual Local Area Network, a logical grouping of devices on a network.

19. What does "EULA" stand for?

A) End User License Agreement
B) End User Licensing Agreement
C) Extended User License Agreement
D) End User Legal Agreement

Correct Answer: A) End User License Agreement
Explanation: EULA stands for End User License Agreement, a contract between the software producer and the end user.

20. What is the full form of "MIPS"?

A) Million Instructions Per Second
B) Mega Instructions Per Second
C) Memory Instructions Per Second
D) Mega Input Per Second

Correct Answer: A) Million Instructions Per Second
Explanation: MIPS stands for Million Instructions Per Second, a measure of a computer’s processor performance.

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