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Comptia A + Certification Acronyms

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1. SPX
internet protocol security
line printer terminal
sequenced package exchange
erasable programmable read-only memory

2. DSL
asymmetrical digital subscriber line
integrated services digital network
digital subscriber line
digital linear tape

3. VoIP
voice over internet protocol
wide ultra extended graphics array
communication port 1
multivariant curve resolution

4. NAT
communication port 1
graphical user interface
optical mark recognition
network address translation

5. MAPI
global system for mobile communications
Sony-Philips digital interface format
messaging application programming interface
multipurpose internet mail extension

6. MicroDIMM
not logged in or natural language interface
internet protocol configuration
micro dual inline memory module
ultra direct memory access

7. IP
real-time clock
time domain reflectometer
peripheral component interconnect express
internet protocol

8. FAT
file allocation table
server message block or small to midsize business
address resolution protocol
Microsoft configuration

9. RAID
redundant array of independent (or inexpensive) discs
charged coupled device
small computer system interface
high performance file system

10. MBR
interrupt request
Video Electronics Standards Association
zigzag inline package
master boot record

11. WAN
internet connection sharing
Moving Picture Experts Group
wide area network
alternating current

12. PXE
continuity-rambus inline memory module
compact disc-rewritable
preboot execution environment
registered jack function 11

13. ISO
Industry Standards Organization
Underwriter's Laboratory
compact disc file system
universal asynchronous receiver transmitter

14. PROM
virtual file allocation table
programmable read-only memory
wide area network
dynamic random access memory

15. WUXGA
32-bit file allocation table
accelerated graphics port
wide ultra extended graphics array
Lucent connector

16. SPGA
RAMBUS
extended industry standard architecture
random access memory
staggered pin grid array

17. SVGA
trivial file transfer protocol
enhanced small device interface
double data-rate synchronous dynamic random access memory
super video graphics array

18. MUI
multilingual user interface
communication port 1
digital video disc-read only memory
integrated drive electronics

19. ECP
internet control message protocol
hardware compatibility list
extended capabilities port
remote access service

20. LED
16-bit file allocation table
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
light emitting diode
internet control message protocol

21. RIS
digital video disc or digital versatile disc
remote installation service
role-based access control or rule-based access control
public key infrastructure

22. LPD/LPR
Bayonet-Neill-Concelman or British Navel Connector
line printer daemon / line printer remote
ultra direct memory access
personal area network

23. DVD-ROM
digital visual interface
encrypting file system
virtual file allocation table
digital video disc-read only memory

24. SSH
double data-rate random access memory
secure shell
serial advanced technology attachment
advanced technology

25. PCI
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
peripheral component interconnect
fully qualified domain name
Bayonet-Neill-Concelman or British Navel Connector

26. GPRS
radio frequency interference
general packet radio system
redundant array of independent (or inexpensive) discs
file allocation table

27. ERD
hardware compatibility list
uniform resource locator
emergency repair disk
field replaceable unit

28. LPT
line printer terminal
networked basic input/output system
simple mail transport protocol
electromagnetic pulse

29. VESA
infrared
Video Electronics Standards Association
evolution data optimized or evolution data only
distributed denial of service

30. Li-on
complementary metal-oxide semiconductor
direct memory access
lithium-ion
RAMBUS

31. ACT
hard disk drive
activity
advanced technology attachment packet interface
internet mail access protocol

32. POP
internetwork packet exchange/sequenced packet exchange
public switched telephone network
global system for mobile communications
post office protocol

33. XGA
extended graphics array
distributed file system
programmable read-only memory
kilobyte

34. SOHO
compact disc-rewritable
small office/home office
multi-function product
plug and play

35. CD
remote installation service
compact disc
printer control language
asynchronous transfer mode

36. FRU
line printer terminal
field replaceable unit
universal serial bus
pin grid array 2

37. NiCd
nickel cadmium
peripheral component interconnect extended
new low-profile extended
kilobyte

38. RJ-45
integrated services digital network
extended industry standard architecture
file transfer protocol
registered jack function 45

39. ICS
peripheral component interconnect express
internet connection sharing
universal asynchronous receiver transmitter
file transfer protocol

40. OS
electrostatic discharge
operating system
hypertext transfer protocol over secure sockets layer
wired equivalent privacy

41. CRIMM
simple mail transport protocol
continuity-rambus inline memory module
read only memory
zigzag inline package

42. POTS
system file checker
service pack 1
plain old telephone service
dynamic host configuration protocol

43. EMP
electromagnetic pulse
megabit
windows internet name service
plug and play

44. CRT
server message block or small to midsize business
preboot execution environment
remote installation service
cathode-ray tube

45. IPX/SPX
simple mail transport protocol
internet connection sharing
internetwork packet exchange/sequenced packet exchange
programmable read-only memory

46. ICMP
nickel cadmium
digital video disc-random access memory
liquid crystal display
internet control message protocol

47. MB
Industry Standards Organization
programmable read-only memory
basic input/output system
megabyte

48. USMT
user state migration tool
reduced instruction set computer
personal digital assistant
domain name service or domain name server

49. ICR
intelligent character recognition
networked basic input/output system extended user interface
unshielded twisted pair
local area network

50. DOS
super extended graphics array
RAMBUS
advanced power management
disk operating system or denial of service