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Abbreviations We Should Know Trivia Quiz

Abbreviations and acronyms used in every day life that most people should be familiar with. Have Fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by SKR. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
SKR

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
15,502

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
6806

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (9/10), Guest 72 (8/10), woodychandler (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The state postal abbreviation for West Virginia is what? Hint

WVG

WVA

VA(W)

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Question 2 of 10

2. The military abbreviation APO stands for what? Hint

Air Force Public Officer

Army Police Operations

Army Post Office

Army Private Office

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the medical field and Psychology the abbreviation ADD stands for what? Hint

Adrenal Glandular Dysfunction

Atrium Deficit Disorder

Arterial Distal Disorder

Attention Deficit Disorder

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Question 4 of 10

4. ADC was an abbreviation used in the US social work field and court system. What does it stand for? Hint

Aid to dependent children

Aid to developing crisis plans

Aid to divorced couples

Aid to deceased children's families

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Question 5 of 10

5. The abbreviation sometimes used after the end of a letter, P.S., stands for what? Hint

postscript

pending News

please keep secret

postpone

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Question 6 of 10

6. The abbreviation NASA stands for which of the following? Hint

National Association Safety Association

National Air and Space Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

North American Space Administration

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Question 7 of 10

7. In education Ph.D stands for what? Hint

Doctor of Philosophy

Public Health Degree

Doctor of Pharmacy

Public Housing Degree

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Question 8 of 10

8. SSI is an abbreviation for which of the following? Hint

Social Security Investigation

Supplemental Security Income

Standard Supplemental Income

Secret Service Investigation

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Question 9 of 10

9. A governmental agency that has the abbreviation of FDA is what? Hint

Federal Drug Agency

Food and Drug Administration

Federal Deposit Agency

Free Diet Advice

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Question 10 of 10

10. If you receive mail and the return address has BLVD. in it, what does it stand for?

Answer: (one word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The state postal abbreviation for West Virginia is what?

Answer: WV

The two letter abbreviation without periods should be used for mailing.

2. The military abbreviation APO stands for what?

Answer: Army Post Office

3. In the medical field and Psychology the abbreviation ADD stands for what?

Answer: Attention Deficit Disorder

4. ADC was an abbreviation used in the US social work field and court system. What does it stand for?

Answer: Aid to dependent children

5. The abbreviation sometimes used after the end of a letter, P.S., stands for what?

Answer: postscript

The original Latin words for this abbreviation were post scriptum, meaning written afterwards.

6. The abbreviation NASA stands for which of the following?

Answer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

7. In education Ph.D stands for what?

Answer: Doctor of Philosophy

8. SSI is an abbreviation for which of the following?

Answer: Supplemental Security Income

9. A governmental agency that has the abbreviation of FDA is what?

Answer: Food and Drug Administration

10. If you receive mail and the return address has BLVD. in it, what does it stand for?

Answer: Boulevard

Source: Author SKR

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