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Comptia A + Certification Acronyms

Subjects : certifications, comptia-a-+, it-skills

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1. ATA
internet protocol configuration
multipurpose internet mail extension
advanced technology attachment
hypertext markup language

2. GUI
megabit
double data-rate synchronous dynamic random access memory
graphical user interface
charged coupled device

3. SP2
floppy disk drive
service pack 2
recommended standard 232
gigahertz

4. DVI
sequenced package exchange
digital visual interface
transmission control protocol
communication port 1

5. CD-RW
automatic private internet protocol addressing
hard disk drive
compact disc-rewritable
scalable link interface or system level integration or scanline interleave mode

6. LPD/LPR
master boot record
line printer daemon / line printer remote
digital subscriber line
line printer terminal

7. NTFS
internet mail access protocol
unshielded twisted pair
new technology file system
Sony-Philips digital interface format

8. PKI
permanent virtual circuit
video graphics array
public key infrastructure
advanced technology attachment packet interface

9. NLX
hard disk drive
wireless local area network
straight tip
new low-profile extended

10. ECP
extended capabilities port
hypertext markup language
extended industry standard architecture
light emitting diode

11. IMAP
small outline dual inline memory module
new technology loader
digital video disc or digital versatile disc
internet mail access protocol

12. UTP
hypertext transfer protocol over secure sockets layer
evolution data optimized or evolution data only
unshielded twisted pair
basic input/output system

13. FRU
internet protocol
master boot record
hypertext markup language
field replaceable unit

14. ESD
megabit
electrostatic discharge
scalable link interface or system level integration or scanline interleave mode
extended capabilities port

15. XGA
original equipment manufacturer
dual inline memory module
extended graphics array
infrared

16. DVD-ROM
discretionary access control
scalable link interface or system level integration or scanline interleave mode
automated system recovery
digital video disc-read only memory

17. AMD
advanced micro devices
new low-profile extended
logical block addressing
electromagnetic pulse

18. EVDO
megabyte
communication port 1
evolution data optimized or evolution data only
multipurpose internet mail extension

19. IPSEC
enhanced integrated drive electronics
internet protocol security
virtual private network
industry standard architecture

20. FAT12
extended graphics array
simple network management protocol
12-bit file allocation table
zigzag inline package

21. ISA
compact disc-rewritable
industry standard architecture
public switched telephone network
double data-rate random access memory

22. SXGA
virtual private network
small computer system interface identifier
advanced technology extended
super extended graphics array

23. SATA
serial advanced technology attachment
Deutsche Industrie Norm
RAMBUS
wireless local area network

24. CMOS
quality of service
digital video disc or digital versatile disc
advanced technology attachment packet interface
complementary metal-oxide semiconductor

25. TDR
communication network riser
time domain reflectometer
asynchronous transfer mode
new low-profile extended

26. NWLINK
printer control language
new technology loader
Netware Link
fast page-mode

27. GDI
field replaceable unit
registered jack
secure sockets layer
graphics device interface

28. LAN
local area network
disk operating system or denial of service
primary rate interface
digital light processing

29. IPX
field replaceable unit
internetwork packet exchange
basic input/output system
point-to-point protocol

30. SFC
permanent virtual circuit
system file checker
parallel advanced technology attachment
encrypting file system

31. DIN
industry standard architecture
Deutsche Industrie Norm
personal digital assistant
intelligent character recognition

32. UART
primary rate interface
zigzag inline package
synchronous dynamic random access memory
universal asynchronous receiver transmitter

33. AMR
transmission control protocol/internet protocol
audio modem riser
peripheral component interconnect express
recommended standard 232

34. Fn
megabit
Function (referring to the function key on a laptop)
extended graphics array
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

35. SEC
single edge connector
messaging application programming interface
alternating current
extended industry standard architecture

36. PAN
personal area network
routing information protocol
internet protocol
programmable read-only memory

37. DB-25
serial communications D-shell connector - 25 pins
enhanced integrated drive electronics
synchronous graphics random access memory
subscription channel

38. FDD
32-bit file allocation table
general packet radio system
floppy disk drive
wide area network

39. MAN
Personal System/2 connector
voice over internet protocol
metropolitan area network
material safety data sheet

40. RIP
dynamic random access memory
multilingual user interface
enhanced parallel port
routing information protocol

41. POTS
uninterruptible power supply
Internet Information Services
transmission control protocol/internet protocol
plain old telephone service

42. SC
floppy disk drive
advanced technology attachment
subscription channel
peripheral component interconnect

43. SGRAM
line printer terminal 1
hypertext transfer protocol over secure sockets layer
synchronous graphics random access memory
Internet Information Services

44. ARP
address resolution protocol
Bayonet-Neill-Concelman or British Navel Connector
nickel metal hydride
Microsoft configuration

45. ZIF
gigabyte
hypertext markup language
zero-insertion-force
RAMBUS

46. SDRAM
real-time clock
field replaceable unit
video random access memory
synchronous dynamic random access memory

47. URL
peripheral component interconnect extended
uniform resource locator
network interface card
micro dual inline memory module

48. GSM
uniform resource locator
global system for mobile communications
internet protocol configuration
nickel metal hydride

49. VoIP
server message block or small to midsize business
voice over internet protocol
double data-rate synchronous dynamic random access memory
RAMBUS

50. RMA
returned materials authorization
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
error correction code
lithium-ion