IT Fundamentals Quiz: Acronyms and Concepts

AC typically refers to Alternating Current in the context of electrical engineering and physics.

BD-ROM stands for Blu-Ray Read Only Memory, which is a type of optical disc storage medium designed to supersede the DVD format.

BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System, which is a firmware used to perform hardware initialization during the booting process of a computer system.

CAD stands for Computer-Aided Design, which is the use of computer software to create, modify, analyze, or optimize a design.

CAM stands for Computer Aided Manufacturing, which is the use of software to control machine tools and related machinery in the manufacturing of workpieces.

CD is commonly used to refer to a Compact Disc, a type of optical disc used for storing digital data.

CD-ROM stands for Compact Disc-Read-Only Memory, which is a type of optical disc used to store data that can only be read and not written or erased.

CD-RW stands for Compact Disc-Rewritable, allowing the disc to be written to multiple times.

The CPU, or Central Processing Unit, is the primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside a computer. It carries out instructions of a computer program by performing basic arithmetic, logic, control, and input/output operations specified by the instructions.

CRT stands for Cathode-Ray Tube, a technology used in older television and computer monitors.

DC stands for Direct Current, which is a type of electrical current that flows in one direction only.

DDR stands for Double-Data-Rate, which is a technology used in computer memory and components to transfer data at double the rate compared to the standard rate.

DDR RAM stands for Double Data Rate Random Access Memory, which is a type of computer memory that can transfer data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock cycle, effectively doubling the data rate compared to SDR RAM.

DDR SDRAM stands for Double Data-Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory, which is a type of computer memory that can transfer data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock signal.

DHCP is a network protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices on a network.

A DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) is a type of computer memory module that is used in desktop and server computers. It is a circuit board that holds memory chips and connects to the computer motherboard to transfer data quickly.

DNS stands for Domain Name System and is responsible for mapping domain names to IP addresses.

DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line, which is a type of technology that provides internet access by connecting to a modem using an RJ-11 cable.

DVD actually stands for Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatille Disc, representing a type of optical disc storage technology used for playing high-definition videos and other multimedia content.

DVD-DL stands for Digital Video Disc Dual Layer or Digital Versatile Disc Dual Layer. It refers to a type of DVD that has two layers for storing data, effectively doubling its storage capacity.

DVD-R stands for Digital Video Disc-Recordable, allowing users to record data or video onto a DVD for playback on compatible devices.

DVD-RAM stands for Digital Video Disc-Random Access Memory, and it is a type of rewritable optical disc technology.

DVD-ROM stands for Digital Video Disc-Read Only Memory, which refers to a type of optical disc storage that can only be read and not written to, commonly used for movies, software, and other large files.

The correct answer is 'Digital Video Disc-Rewritable'. DVD-RW is a type of rewritable optical disc.

DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface, which is a video display interface used to connect a video source to a display device, such as a computer monitor.

eSATA stands for External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, specifically designed for external storage devices.

ESD refers to the sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects caused by contact, an electrical short, or dielectric breakdown.

FAT stands for File Allocation Table, which is a table that an operating system uses to locate files on a disk.

FAT32 stands for 32-bit File Allocation Table, which refers to the file system used for organizing and managing files on storage devices such as hard drives and USB flash drives.

FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, which is used for transferring files between a client and a server on a network.