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Comptia A + Certification Acronyms

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

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1. SMTP
fully qualified domain name
advanced micro devices
simple mail transport protocol
multipurpose internet mail extension

2. LED
uniform resource locator
gigahertz
advanced technology attachment packet interface
light emitting diode

3. CRT
high definition media interface
random access memory
dynamic random access memory
cathode-ray tube

4. SP1
service pack 1
single edge connector
routing information protocol
network news transfer protocol

5. FAT32
nickel metal hydride
32-bit file allocation table
digital video disc-recordable
time domain reflectometer

6. IMAP
evolution data optimized or evolution data only
internet mail access protocol
multi-function product
programmable read-only memory

7. SPDIF
wide ultra extended graphics array
synchronous dynamic random access memory
post office protocol 3
Sony-Philips digital interface format

8. VFAT
role-based access control or rule-based access control
network interface card
virtual file allocation table
infrared

9. LIP or LiPoly
role-based access control or rule-based access control
lithium-ion polymer
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
distributed file system

10. AGP
accelerated graphics port
power-on self test
new technology loader
multipurpose internet mail extension

11. ATX
general packet radio system
advanced technology extended
network file system
basic input/output system

12. DOS
disk operating system or denial of service
digital video disc-random access memory
advanced technology
9 pin D shell connector

13. TCP
gigahertz
service pack 2
transmission control protocol
advanced configuration and power interface

14. STP
extended video graphics adapter/array
double data-rate synchronous dynamic random access memory
shielded twisted pair
master boot record

15. SCSI
public key infrastructure
small computer system interface
hard disk drive
direct memory access

16. AC
advanced power management
original equipment manufacturer service release
alternating current
staggered pin grid array

17. ZIP
fast page-mode
public switched telephone network
zigzag inline package
megabit

18. VRAM
central processing unit
video random access memory
registered jack
service pack 1

19. PPTP
networked basic input/output system extended user interface
user state migration tool
file allocation table
point-to-point tunneling protocol

20. PXE
original equipment manufacturer
preboot execution environment
simple network management protocol
dual inline package

21. MBSA
wide area network
networked basic input/output system
interrupt request
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

22. VoIP
hypertext transfer protocol
input/output
32-bit file allocation table
voice over internet protocol

23. PnP
serial communications D-shell connector - 25 pins
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
plug and play
random access memory

24. DPMS
display power management signaling
role-based access control or rule-based access control
intelligent character recognition
post office protocol 3

25. EISA
universal asynchronous receiver transmitter
direct memory access
extended industry standard architecture
audio modem riser

26. RFI
light emitting diode
universal serial bus
radio frequency interference
routing information protocol

27. POP3
Netware Link
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
post office protocol 3
networked basic input/output system extended user interface

28. SMB
server message block or small to midsize business
liquid crystal display
straight tip
intelligent character recognition

29. EEPROM
electrically erasable programmable read-only memory
original equipment manufacturer service release
industry standard architecture
red green blue

30. DDR
internet mail access protocol
service pack 2
digital visual interface
double data-rate

31. LPT1
line printer terminal 1
wireless protected access
alternating current
fully qualified domain name

32. IPCONFIG
internet protocol configuration
wireless fidelity
Microsoft configuration
extended industry standard architecture

33. MP3
Moving Picture Experts Group Layer 3 Audio
uninterruptible power supply
registered jack function 45
nickel metal hydride

34. SRAM
synchronous dynamic random access memory
static random access memory
line printer terminal
service pack

35. WLAN
distributed denial of service
Netware Link
wireless local area network
enhanced parallel port

36. APIPA
digital video disc or digital versatile disc
automated system recovery
Video Electronics Standards Association
automatic private internet protocol addressing

37. PGA2
single inline memory module
megabit
digital video disc or digital versatile disc
pin grid array 2

38. DVD
16-bit file allocation table
digital video disc or digital versatile disc
digital video disc-rewritable
Microsoft configuration

39. LVD
reduced instruction set computer
kilobyte
low voltage differential
radio frequency

40. DB-25
file allocation table
synchronous graphics random access memory
dynamic random access memory
serial communications D-shell connector - 25 pins

41. RIS
remote installation service
distributed file system
simple mail transport protocol
user state migration tool

42. AT
megabyte
advanced technology
input/output
role-based access control or rule-based access control

43. TDR
internet mail access protocol
Bayonet-Neill-Concelman or British Navel Connector
accelerated graphics port
time domain reflectometer

44. RGB
unshielded twisted pair
megahertz
red green blue
radio frequency interference

45. SLI
uninterruptible power supply
scalable link interface or system level integration or scanline interleave mode
wireless local area network
extended industry standard architecture

46. WUXGA
wide ultra extended graphics array
advanced technology attachment
staggered pin grid array
secure digital card

47. RBAC
double data-rate synchronous dynamic random access memory
Internet Information Services
role-based access control or rule-based access control
activity

48. Mb
multi-function product
transmission control protocol
advanced technology attachment packet interface
megabit

49. DC
direct current
ultra extended graphics array
enhanced parallel port
floppy disk drive

50. ECP
extended capabilities port
advanced power management
display power management signaling
digital video disc-random access memory