Advanced Level: Abbreviations Quiz

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Advanced Level: Abbreviations Quiz - Quiz

Finding out the meaning of abbreviations can be very challenging hence this has led to the creations of levels. Some can find out the meaning of abbreviations easily whilst others have to struggle a bit to find it out. To know your level, take this quiz to find out if you think you belong to the advanced group.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Where are you most likely to find an ATM?

    • A.

      Bank

    • B.

      Police station

    • C.

      Church

    • D.

      Park

    Correct Answer
    A. Bank
    Explanation
    ATMs, or Automated Teller Machines, are commonly found in banks. Banks provide ATM services to their customers as a convenient way to withdraw cash, deposit money, or perform other banking transactions outside of regular banking hours. Therefore, it is most likely to find an ATM in a bank.

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  • 2. 

    What day of the year would be most busy for a CPA in the USA?

    • A.

      April 15

    • B.

       August 12

    • C.

      July 29

    • D.

      November 19

    Correct Answer
    A. April 15
    Explanation
    April 15 is the most busy day for a CPA in the USA because it is the deadline for filing federal income tax returns. Many individuals and businesses wait until the last minute to file their taxes, resulting in a surge of clients seeking assistance from CPAs. The high volume of work on this day requires CPAs to work long hours and handle a large number of tax returns and related documents.

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  • 3. 

     If you worked for the DOT, what would be a task you might do?

    • A.

      Bake cookies

    • B.

      Shop for large department stores

    • C.

      Walk pets for the elderly

    • D.

       plow snow in the winter

    Correct Answer
    D.  plow snow in the winter
    Explanation
    If you worked for the DOT (Department of Transportation), a task you might be assigned to do is plowing snow in the winter. This task is related to the responsibilities of the DOT, as they are responsible for maintaining and ensuring the safety of roads and highways. During the winter season, snow can accumulate on the roads, making them hazardous for drivers. Therefore, plowing snow is an essential task to clear the roads and ensure safe travel for the public.

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  • 4. 

    What company or organization might you call if you are driving in the USA and your car dies in the middle of the night?

    • A.

      TTT

    • B.

      AAA

    • C.

      WWW

    • D.

      BBB

    Correct Answer
    B. AAA
    Explanation
    If your car dies in the middle of the night while driving in the USA, you might call AAA. AAA, also known as the American Automobile Association, is a company that provides roadside assistance services to its members. They offer services such as towing, battery jump-starts, flat tire changes, and fuel delivery, among others. Calling AAA in such a situation would be a logical choice as they specialize in helping drivers in distress, especially during non-business hours.

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  • 5. 

    What job listed below would work with CODs?

    • A.

      Baker

    • B.

      Day care provider

    • C.

      Teacher

    • D.

      Postman

    Correct Answer
    D. Postman
    Explanation
    A postman would work with CODs because COD stands for "Cash on Delivery," which is a payment method where the recipient pays for goods or services upon delivery. As a postman, part of their job involves delivering packages and collecting payments from recipients, which would include handling COD transactions.

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  • 6. 

    Where might you find the ICU?

    • A.

      Church

    • B.

      Library

    • C.

      Hospital

    • D.

      Garage

    Correct Answer
    C. Hospital
    Explanation
    The ICU, or Intensive Care Unit, is a specialized department within a hospital where critically ill patients receive constant monitoring, specialized medical equipment, and intensive medical care. It is designed to provide immediate and advanced care to patients with life-threatening conditions or those who require close monitoring and support. Therefore, it is logical to find the ICU in a hospital rather than in a church, library, or garage.

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  • 7. 

    When someone sends you a memo with the initials FYI on it, what does that mean?

    • A.

      For your information

    • B.

      For your insight

    • C.

      For your investigation

    • D.

      For your inspection

    Correct Answer
    A. For your information
    Explanation
    When someone sends you a memo with the initials FYI on it, it means that they are providing you with information that may be useful or relevant to you. It is a way of sharing knowledge or updates without requiring any action or response from the recipient.

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  • 8. 

     If you were being treated extremely well by someone and they made you feel really special, it is said that you are getting the ____ treatment?

    • A.

      VIP

    • B.

      PPI

    • C.

      PIP

    • D.

      XSP

    Correct Answer
    A. VIP
    Explanation
    When someone treats you extremely well and makes you feel special, it is often referred to as receiving the "VIP" treatment. VIP stands for "Very Important Person," and it implies that you are being treated with a high level of care, attention, and respect. This term is commonly used to describe experiences where individuals are given preferential treatment or access to exclusive privileges.

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  • 9. 

    In sports, a team member that has played extremely well might receive the _______ award?

    • A.

      VIP

    • B.

      MVP

    • C.

      TBP

    • D.

      WIA

    Correct Answer
    B. MVP
    Explanation
    The MVP award is given to a team member who has played extremely well in sports. MVP stands for Most Valuable Player, indicating that this player has made significant contributions and has been instrumental in the team's success. This award recognizes the exceptional skills, performance, and impact of the player on the team's overall performance.

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  • 10. 

    If a baseball player hits a grandslam, he just earned RBIs. What is an RBI?

    • A.

      Runs Barred In

    • B.

      Runs Batted In

    • C.

      Run Beared In

    • D.

      Runs Broke In

    Correct Answer
    B. Runs Batted In
    Explanation
    An RBI stands for Runs Batted In, which refers to the number of runs that a batter is credited with when a teammate scores as a result of their hit. When a baseball player hits a grandslam, it means they hit a home run with all the bases loaded, resulting in four runs being scored. Therefore, the player earns four RBIs because they were responsible for driving in those four runs.

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