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Comptia A + Certification Acronyms

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

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1. I/O
input/output
electrostatic discharge
file transfer protocol
Function (referring to the function key on a laptop)

2. LC
recommended standard 232
personal identification number
digital video disc-random access memory
Lucent connector

3. RDRAM
hypertext markup language
new low-profile extended
RAMBUS
network address translation

4. PPP
point-to-point protocol
address resolution protocol
double data-rate synchronous dynamic random access memory
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

5. MBR
multiple link interface
master boot record
wireless protected access
zigzag inline package

6. IMAP
remote access service
electromagnetic interference
internet mail access protocol
pin grid array 2

7. RAM
extended graphics array
random access memory
digital visual interface
internetwork packet exchange

8. URL
post office protocol
hypertext markup language
uniform resource locator
extended industry standard architecture

9. MAPI
evolution data optimized or evolution data only
messaging application programming interface
hard disk drive
continuity-rambus inline memory module

10. NAT
Netware Link
network address translation
scalable link interface or system level integration or scanline interleave mode
high definition media interface

11. MAN
metropolitan area network
multipurpose internet mail extension
small computer system interface
advanced technology extended

12. USMT
electromagnetic pulse
low voltage differential
user state migration tool
preboot execution environment

13. OCR
global system for mobile communications
pin grid array 2
optical character recognition
server message block or small to midsize business

14. KB
networked basic input/output system
kilobyte
Underwriter's Laboratory
digital video disc or digital versatile disc

15. EVDO
evolution data optimized or evolution data only
peripheral component interconnect extended
video graphics array
field replaceable unit

16. MIDI
material safety data sheet
enhanced integrated drive electronics
musical instrument digital interface
Sony-Philips digital interface format

17. NetBEUI
extended video graphics adapter/array
networked basic input/output system extended user interface
new technology file system
network address translation

18. ACT
peripheral component interconnect extended
activity
enhanced small device interface
advanced technology extended

19. RBAC
role-based access control or rule-based access control
charged coupled device
electrostatic discharge
printer control language

20. WLAN
Microsoft configuration
registered jack function 45
Industry Standards Organization
wireless local area network

21. OS
multipurpose internet mail extension
operating system
internet protocol configuration
hard disk drive

22. LIP or LiPoly
multilingual user interface
lithium-ion polymer
network address translation
Video Electronics Standards Association

23. Mb
megabit
wide area network
secure sockets layer
universal serial bus

24. SNMP
new technology file system
light emitting diode
simple network management protocol
digital video disc-read only memory

25. IR
file allocation table
infrared
new technology loader
integrated drive electronics

26. IP
universal naming convention
secure sockets layer
internet protocol
printer control language

27. ECP
integrated services digital network
wide area network
extended capabilities port
distributed file system

28. DIMM
system file checker
dual inline memory module
display power management signaling
12-bit file allocation table

29. DRAM
advanced technology
new technology file system
radio frequency
dynamic random access memory

30. EIDE
RAMBUS
multivariant curve resolution
lithium-ion polymer
enhanced integrated drive electronics

31. PCL
printer control language
wired equivalent privacy
complementary metal-oxide semiconductor
light emitting diode

32. FAT12
secure sockets layer
12-bit file allocation table
service set identifier
network interface card

33. MPEG
file allocation table
ultra extended graphics array
Moving Picture Experts Group
extended graphics array

34. ATA
internet service provider
subscription channel
ultra direct memory access
advanced technology attachment

35. PAN
simple network management protocol
returned materials authorization
personal area network
Personal System/2 connector

36. ICS
file allocation table
universal naming convention
subscription channel
internet connection sharing

37. SC
subscription channel
electrostatic discharge
plain old telephone service
dynamic random access memory

38. GSM
universal naming convention
global system for mobile communications
enhanced integrated drive electronics
wide ultra extended graphics array

39. CD
compact disc
lightweight directory access protocol
hardware abstraction layer
Underwriter's Laboratory

40. HDMi
internet printing protocol
extended graphics array
messaging application programming interface
high definition media interface

41. FDD
direct current
extended graphics array
post office protocol
floppy disk drive

42. SVGA
primary rate interface
gigahertz
virtual private network
super video graphics array

43. DVD-ROM
digital video disc-read only memory
industry standard architecture
low profile extended
Netware Link

44. AC
global system for mobile communications
nickel metal hydride
material safety data sheet
alternating current

45. DVD-RW
extended industry standard architecture
digital video disc-rewritable
single inline memory module
advanced micro devices

46. MMC
network-attached storage
Microsoft management console
advanced micro devices
point-to-point tunneling protocol

47. SoDIMM
serial communications D-shell connector - 25 pins
dual inline memory module
Function (referring to the function key on a laptop)
small outline dual inline memory module

48. ADSL
multi-function device
secure shell
asymmetrical digital subscriber line
32-bit file allocation table

49. RTC
Sony-Philips digital interface format
network-attached storage
real-time clock
graphical user interface

50. QoS
unshielded twisted pair
quality of service
serial advanced technology attachment
error correction code