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I Owe You Some Acronyms Too Trivia Quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge of some well-known and some more obscure acronyms and initialisms. These acronyms reflect their most common meaning in the United States. Good luck, and spell carefully!

A multiple-choice quiz by Bladewing10. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Bladewing10

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
320,670

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. S.C.U.B.A. is an acronym for what diving equipment?

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Question 2 of 10

2. N.A.T.O. is an alliance of many nations. What does N.A.T.O. stand for?

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Question 3 of 10

3. D.N.A. is the abbreviation for what biological chemical?

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4. The United States college sports group is called the N.C.A.A. What does this initialism stand for?

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Question 5 of 10

5. A.I.D.S. is an acronym for what deadly disease?

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Question 6 of 10

6. I.A.E.A. stands for what world body devoted to world security?

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Question 7 of 10

7. F.A.Q. refers to what kind of list?

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Question 8 of 10

8. What does the four-word acronym RADAR refer to, in terms of detection systems?

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Question 9 of 10

9. S.A.T. refers to what American examination for high school students?

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Question 10 of 10

10. S.S.R.I. is an abbreviation for what type of psychological medication?

Answer: (Four Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. S.C.U.B.A. is an acronym for what diving equipment?

Answer: Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus

The SCUBA device, or Aqua-Lung, was created by Jacques Cousteau in 1943.

2. N.A.T.O. is an alliance of many nations. What does N.A.T.O. stand for?

Answer: North Atlantic Treaty Organization

The NATO Treaty was signed in 1949. Members include the United States, Canada, and most of Europe.

3. D.N.A. is the abbreviation for what biological chemical?

Answer: Deoxyribonucleic Acid

DNA was first found in 1869 by Friedrich Miescher. James Watson and Francis Crick discovered its now famous double-helix structure, nearly a hundred years later in 1953.

4. The United States college sports group is called the N.C.A.A. What does this initialism stand for?

Answer: National Collegiate Athletic Association

The NCAA was created in 1910. The NCAA only oversaw men's athletics until 1982 when it began to include women's sports.

5. A.I.D.S. is an acronym for what deadly disease?

Answer: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

In 2007, an estimated 2.1 million people died from AIDS, 330,000 of which were children.

6. I.A.E.A. stands for what world body devoted to world security?

Answer: International Atomic Energy Agency

The IAEA was created in 1957 to prevent the use of nuclear weapons and to promote responsible use of nuclear energy.

7. F.A.Q. refers to what kind of list?

Answer: Frequently Asked Questions

The advent of the Internet has spurred the production of F.A.Q. lists for millions of different subjects. These lists are designed to provide quick answers to common queries.

8. What does the four-word acronym RADAR refer to, in terms of detection systems?

Answer: RAdio Detection And Ranging

The first widespread use of RADAR happened during World War II. During the war, the United States, Britain, the USSR, the Netherlands, France, Turkey, Japan, Germany, and Italy all developed unique radar systems.

9. S.A.T. refers to what American examination for high school students?

Answer: Scholastic Aptitude Test

The SAT was first given in 1901 and has updated many times in the intervening years to change what is tested for. Students' scores are reported in their college applications.

10. S.S.R.I. is an abbreviation for what type of psychological medication?

Answer: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

SSRIs are a type of antidepressant used to treat depression and anxiety. They affect the levels of serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter.

Source: Author Bladewing10

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