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Abbreviations of the World Trivia Quiz

People generally use abbreviations because they are in a hurry, but many people don't know what certain abbreviations mean. Find out if these shortcuts are really worth taking!

A multiple-choice quiz by Oregon98. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Oregon98

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
339,502

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2448

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Question 1 of 10

1. What does the abbreviation "MASH" (similar to the TV show) stand for? Hint

Miniature Airforce Savings Hut

Mobile Army Surgical Hospital

Mashed Potatoes

Maryland Alumnae Student Housing

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the US, what does the abbreviation "COL" denote? Hint

cholera

colony

colonel

color

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does the abbreviation "BSN" stand for? Hint

Boy Scout Network

Bassoon

Basement Shop Number

Bulgarian Socialist Nation

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which network uses the abbreviation "OWN"? Hint

Opera Writers' Network

Old Wines Network

Open World Net

Oprah Winfrey Network

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Question 5 of 10

5. What does the abbreviation "NATO" stand for? Hint

New Allied Treaty Order

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

National Automotive Traders Organization

National Amateurs and Teachers of Ontario

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does the abbreviation "NASA" mean? Hint

North American Space Access

Northern Administration for Space Astronauts

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Neighborhood Arizona Student Assembly

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does the abbreviation "ASTD" stand for? Hint

American Society for Training Dentists

American Society for Training and Development

American Society for Training Doctors

American Society Training Department

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the US, what does the abbreviation "PTA" refer to? Hint

Parent Teacher Association

Pacific Tariff Act

Poland Trade Alliance

Plastic Tupperware Administration

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does the abbreviation "NORAD" stand for? Hint

North Atlantic Department of Defense

North American Department of Defense

North Atlantic Aerospace Defense Command

North American Aerospace Defense Command

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does the abbreviation "ESPN" mean? Hint

Evening Sports Performance Network

Entertainment and Sports Programming Network

Extra Soccer and Ping Pong Network

Extra Slow Pitch Network

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does the abbreviation "MASH" (similar to the TV show) stand for?

Answer: Mobile Army Surgical Hospital

A MASH is a hospital used in a war zone where soldiers that have been wounded are treated. "M*A*S*H", the TV show, ran for 11 seasons.

2. In the US, what does the abbreviation "COL" denote?

Answer: colonel

A US colonel is higher than a major and lower than a general. In the United States Army, an Eagle is shown on the collar of a colonel's uniform as an identification of rank.

3. What does the abbreviation "BSN" stand for?

Answer: Bassoon

The bassoon is a member of the double reed section. Musicians often use these instruments to play bass parts in the bass clef. They can cover a range of 3 1/2 octaves.

4. Which network uses the abbreviation "OWN"?

Answer: Oprah Winfrey Network

Oprah Winfrey broadcasted her show, "The Oprah Winfrey Show", for 25 years. Oprah's success eventually led her to start her own TV channel called OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

5. What does the abbreviation "NATO" stand for?

Answer: North Atlantic Treaty Organization

NATO was formed in April of 1949. It was signed by 12 different countries.

6. What does the abbreviation "NASA" mean?

Answer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASA was formed in 1958 by the U.S. government. Its achievements include putting the first man on the moon, the Hubble Telescope, and the first Mars Rover.

7. What does the abbreviation "ASTD" stand for?

Answer: American Society for Training and Development

ASTD was formed 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its original name was the "American Society of Training Directors", but it was changed in 1964.

8. In the US, what does the abbreviation "PTA" refer to?

Answer: Parent Teacher Association

PTA is a local organization of parents and teachers promoting closer relationships, and improving educational facilities at school. PTAs are very common in public schools in the US.

9. What does the abbreviation "NORAD" stand for?

Answer: North American Aerospace Defense Command

This particular abbreviation is a little confusing as the letters don't quite match up with the meaning. It protects most the North American continent with a radar array hence the NOR (North). It was established in 1958.

10. What does the abbreviation "ESPN" mean?

Answer: Entertainment and Sports Programming Network

ESPN was first seen in 1979. Created by Bill and Scott Rasmussen (father and son), it is a 24-hour sports program.

Source: Author Oregon98

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