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Computer Abbreviations MCQs

Computer Abbreviations MCQs are multiple-choice questions that ask for the full forms of common computing acronyms used for hardware, storage, file formats, networks and software. Every question on MCQs360 shows the correct answer instantly, so you can test your recall quickly before a computer or general knowledge paper.

Question 01 Computer Abbreviations

What does RAID stand for?

Correct answer A. Redundant Array of Independent Disks

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Question 12 Computer Abbreviations

What does HTTPS stand for?

Correct answer B. Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure

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Question 18 Computer Abbreviations

What does DHCP stand for?

Correct answer C. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

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About Computer Abbreviations MCQs

Questions in this topic cover the full forms examiners ask most often. Hardware and storage acronyms include BIOS, HDD, RAID, DDR, DMA and VGA, while input technologies such as OCR and MICR also appear. File format questions cover PDF, PNG and XML, and networking questions cover protocols such as FTP and HTTPS. Other questions ask about programming languages and software, such as BASIC and DBMS, company names such as IBM, and units of storage such as KB. Some acronyms appear more than once with different wording, so focus on understanding what each term does as well as memorising the words it stands for.

Key facts to remember

  • BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System, the firmware that starts a computer's hardware.
  • HTTPS stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure, the encrypted version of HTTP.
  • PDF stands for Portable Document Format, created by Adobe.
  • RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks, originally Inexpensive Disks.
  • MICR stands for Magnetic Ink Character Recognition, used by banks to process cheques.
  • DDR in DDR RAM stands for Double Data Rate.

Exams that include Computer Abbreviations MCQs

Pakistan

  • PPSC
  • FPSC
  • SPSC
  • KPPSC
  • NTS
  • CSS

India

  • SSC CGL
  • IBPS PO
  • IBPS Clerk
  • SBI PO
  • RRB NTPC

Bangladesh

  • BCS
  • Bangladesh Bank AD
  • NTRCA

How to prepare for Computer Abbreviations MCQs

  1. Group acronyms by category, such as hardware, networking and file formats, so related terms reinforce each other.
  2. Learn what each term does as well as its full form, because examiners often reword the question.
  3. Watch for similar acronyms such as RAM and ROM or HTTP and HTTPS, which are common distractors.
  4. Revise a short list of full forms daily in the week before your test.

Frequently asked questions

Which exams ask computer abbreviation MCQs?

Full-form questions are common in the computer and general knowledge sections of PPSC, FPSC, NTS and KPPSC tests in Pakistan, SSC and IBPS bank exams in India, and BCS and bank recruitment tests in Bangladesh.

What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?

HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol and is used to transfer web pages. HTTPS adds Secure, meaning the connection between the browser and the website is encrypted using TLS, which protects passwords and payment details from being read in transit.

How should I memorise computer abbreviations?

Sort acronyms into groups such as storage, networking and file formats, then test yourself with MCQs rather than only reading lists. Note the words you confuse, such as Independent and Inexpensive in RAID, and revisit them a few days later.

Last reviewed October 2026