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Comptia A + Certification Acronyms

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

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1. DIMM
internetwork packet exchange/sequenced packet exchange
original equipment manufacturer
remote access service
dual inline memory module

2. MIME
multipurpose internet mail extension
secure sockets layer
basic input/output system
fully qualified domain name

3. RJ-11
registered jack function 11
small office/home office
ultra direct memory access
floppy disk drive

4. VFAT
virtual file allocation table
role-based access control or rule-based access control
multiple link interface
public switched telephone network

5. ESD
automated system recovery
single edge connector
discretionary access control
electrostatic discharge

6. MAPI
light emitting diode
messaging application programming interface
internetwork packet exchange
RAMBUS

7. EPROM
megabit
erasable programmable read-only memory
internetwork packet exchange/sequenced packet exchange
universal naming convention

8. TCP/IP
transmission control protocol/internet protocol
post office protocol 3
registered jack function 45
messaging application programming interface

9. NiCd
uniform resource locator
advanced technology extended
nickel cadmium
dynamic random access memory

10. DAC
discretionary access control
local area network
Industry Standards Organization
parallel advanced technology attachment

11. SGRAM
synchronous graphics random access memory
recommended standard 232
12-bit file allocation table
gigahertz

12. IPCONFIG
wired equivalent privacy
Underwriter's Laboratory
digital video disc-rewritable
internet protocol configuration

13. SD card
radio frequency interference
multi-function product
secure digital card
direct current

14. FPM
multiple link interface
optical character recognition
Microsoft configuration
fast page-mode

15. CPU
central processing unit
ultra direct memory access
master boot record
networked basic input/output system

16. NWLINK
Netware Link
9 pin D shell connector
line printer terminal 1
line printer daemon / line printer remote

17. DVD-ROM
role-based access control or rule-based access control
preboot execution environment
local area network
digital video disc-read only memory

18. VPN
point-to-point protocol
wireless protected access
virtual private network
audio modem riser

19. CRT
graphical user interface
cathode-ray tube
pin grid array
new low-profile extended

20. SEC
nickel metal hydride
extended capabilities port
single edge connector
liquid crystal display

21. RBAC
role-based access control or rule-based access control
internet protocol
double data-rate random access memory
double data-rate

22. SCSI
Lucent connector
small computer system interface
virtual file allocation table
enhanced parallel port

23. DLP
voice over internet protocol
synchronous dynamic random access memory
digital light processing
multipurpose internet mail extension

24. VESA
master boot record
Video Electronics Standards Association
advanced power management
routing information protocol

25. MCR
16-bit file allocation table
multivariant curve resolution
messaging application programming interface
asymmetrical digital subscriber line

26. HTML
hypertext markup language
multipurpose internet mail extension
network address translation
Lucent connector

27. PGA2
dynamic random access memory
pin grid array 2
nickel metal hydride
electromagnetic interference

28. WAN
registered jack function 45
messaging application programming interface
wide area network
permanent virtual circuit

29. HTTP
digital linear tape
unshielded twisted pair
hypertext transfer protocol
virtual file allocation table

30. WUXGA
automated system recovery
internetwork packet exchange
user datagram protocol
wide ultra extended graphics array

31. DIP
zigzag inline package
advanced configuration and power interface
internet mail access protocol
dual inline package

32. PGA
pin grid array
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
windows internet name service
encrypting file system

33. SMB
point-to-point protocol
server message block or small to midsize business
quality of service
service pack 2

34. ICR
new technology file system
intelligent character recognition
redundant array of independent (or inexpensive) discs
reduced instruction set computer

35. FDD
floppy disk drive
charged coupled device
staggered pin grid array
plain old telephone service

36. TB
digital video disc-rewritable
terabyte
Personal System/2 connector
enhanced integrated drive electronics

37. ATX
advanced technology extended
megabit
discretionary access control
universal naming convention

38. MFP
virtual file allocation table
not logged in or natural language interface
encrypting file system
multi-function product

39. NAS
integrated drive electronics
secure digital card
network-attached storage
original equipment manufacturer

40. OS
Deutsche Industrie Norm
operating system
balanced technology extended
discretionary access control

41. DHCP
internet protocol configuration
user datagram protocol
multi-function product
dynamic host configuration protocol

42. CCD
asymmetrical digital subscriber line
charged coupled device
simple mail transport protocol
internet connection sharing

43. PDA
alternating current
pin grid array 2
personal digital assistant
global system for mobile communications

44. PIN
enhanced integrated drive electronics
public switched telephone network
personal computer
personal identification number

45. EFS
encrypting file system
time domain reflectometer
domain name service or domain name server
internetwork packet exchange

46. AGP
line printer daemon / line printer remote
small computer system interface identifier
original equipment manufacturer
accelerated graphics port

47. UDF
12-bit file allocation table
dual inline memory module
user defined functions or universal disk format or universal data format
point-to-point tunneling protocol

48. GUI
Microsoft configuration
general packet radio system
graphical user interface
double data-rate

49. RMA
infrared
Function (referring to the function key on a laptop)
emergency repair disk
returned materials authorization

50. ERD
printer control language
emergency repair disk
digital video disc-read only memory
simple mail transport protocol