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Comptia A + Certification Acronyms

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1. VRAM
staggered pin grid array
hypertext transfer protocol over secure sockets layer
video random access memory
permanent virtual circuit

2. SMTP
redundant array of independent (or inexpensive) discs
internetwork packet exchange
simple mail transport protocol
liquid crystal display

3. HTML
media access control
cathode-ray tube
9 pin D shell connector
hypertext markup language

4. GPRS
distributed denial of service
remote installation service
general packet radio system
service pack

5. PGA2
pin grid array 2
red green blue
subscription channel
terabyte

6. SCSI ID
high performance file system
dual inline package
small computer system interface identifier
digital video disc-recordable

7. MAPI
messaging application programming interface
reduced instruction set computer
digital video disc-read only memory
display power management signaling

8. IIS
automatic private internet protocol addressing
Internet Information Services
audio modem riser
red green blue

9. DIP
ultra direct memory access
disk operating system or denial of service
multi-function product
dual inline package

10. LPT
line printer terminal
subscription channel
peripheral component interconnect extended
interrupt request

11. ISA
internetwork packet exchange/sequenced packet exchange
industry standard architecture
Video Electronics Standards Association
not logged in or natural language interface

12. POP
universal asynchronous receiver transmitter
general packet radio system
hypertext transfer protocol
post office protocol

13. POST
quality of service
simple mail transport protocol
power-on self test
internet control message protocol

14. ISDN
advanced technology attachment
integrated services digital network
dual inline memory module
Moving Picture Experts Group

15. PATA
parallel advanced technology attachment
point-to-point tunneling protocol
digital visual interface
pin grid array 2

16. MBR
Personal System/2 connector
scalable link interface or system level integration or scanline interleave mode
master boot record
remote access service

17. HTTPS
hypertext transfer protocol over secure sockets layer
point-to-point tunneling protocol
network news transfer protocol
reduced instruction set computer

18. LPT1
address resolution protocol
random access memory
line printer terminal 1
uninterruptible power supply

19. MFD
Function (referring to the function key on a laptop)
direct current
personal area network
multi-function device

20. UDMA
multi-function device
ultra direct memory access
single edge connector
micro dual inline memory module

21. ICMP
universal asynchronous receiver transmitter
disk operating system or denial of service
12-bit file allocation table
internet control message protocol

22. ATAPI
error correction code
emergency repair disk
advanced technology attachment packet interface
advanced configuration and power interface

23. RJ-45
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
registered jack function 45
automated system recovery
plug and play

24. UXGA
ultra extended graphics array
multi-function product
service pack
wired equivalent privacy

25. UART
pin grid array
16-bit file allocation table
universal asynchronous receiver transmitter
internet control message protocol

26. MAC
media access control
communication network riser
lightweight directory access protocol
universal asynchronous receiver transmitter

27. DIN
Deutsche Industrie Norm
serial advanced technology attachment
public switched telephone network
operating system

28. DVD-ROM
hardware compatibility list
enhanced integrated drive electronics
digital video disc-read only memory
distributed file system

29. GUI
serial advanced technology attachment
graphical user interface
synchronous graphics random access memory
network address translation

30. PPTP
point-to-point tunneling protocol
12-bit file allocation table
advanced micro devices
pin grid array 2

31. ATM
Internet Information Services
integrated services digital network
asynchronous transfer mode
infrared

32. VPN
video random access memory
virtual private network
advanced technology attachment
alternating current

33. GB
digital video disc-rewritable
complementary metal-oxide semiconductor
integrated drive electronics
gigabyte

34. PCIe
operating system
peripheral component interconnect express
recommended standard 232
internet protocol configuration

35. WIFI
wireless fidelity
Industry Standards Organization
dynamic random access memory
low voltage differential

36. LED
direct memory access
permanent virtual circuit
trivial file transfer protocol
light emitting diode

37. PGA
enhanced small device interface
ultra direct memory access
pin grid array
extended capabilities port

38. DIMM
logical block addressing
dual inline memory module
peripheral component interconnect extended
lithium-ion

39. ISO
universal serial bus
Industry Standards Organization
address resolution protocol
basic input/output system

40. CD-RW
compact disc-rewritable
uninterruptible power supply
fast page-mode
sequenced package exchange

41. SP1
communication port 1
internet connection sharing
extended video graphics adapter/array
service pack 1

42. DMA
multi-function device
alternating current
domain name service or domain name server
direct memory access

43. WEP
hypertext markup language
error correction code
wired equivalent privacy
new low-profile extended

44. AMR
returned materials authorization
hardware compatibility list
virtual file allocation table
audio modem riser

45. SOHO
registered jack function 45
Personal System/2 connector
network file system
small office/home office

46. GHz
gigahertz
interrupt request
central processing unit
intelligent character recognition

47. PXE
user state migration tool
preboot execution environment
advanced technology extended
asynchronous transfer mode

48. RTC
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
real-time clock
static random access memory
Deutsche Industrie Norm

49. MIME
remote access service
discretionary access control
multipurpose internet mail extension
simple network management protocol

50. DFS
domain name service or domain name server
programmable read-only memory
alternating current
distributed file system