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Quiz about OMG Acronyms are Awesome
Quiz about OMG Acronyms are Awesome

OMG Acronyms are Awesome Trivia Quiz


With cell phones taking over our lives, we simply don't have time to spell out every word or phrase. Thus, we use acronyms! *Note: I am using the broad definition of the word acronym for this quiz. Some of these are initialisms.

A multiple-choice quiz by Goddess1374. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Goddess1374
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
316,186
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
10 / 10
Plays
1250
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Question 1 of 10
1. Let's start with something easy. When we are talking to someone online, and have to step out for coffee, for a bathroom break, or if we are simply tired of typing, what can we say to let them know? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What sport would you be witnessing if you were inside Twickenham Stadium, headquarters of the "RFU"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In the modern tennis world, everyone is debating whether or not Roger Federer (winner of over 15 Grand Slam singles titles) is the "GOAT". What does "GOAT" stand for in this tennis context?
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Since its creation in the fifteenth century, golf has become an internationally beloved sport. But did you know that there is an urban legend about golf being an acronym? According to this legend, what does "GOLF" stand for? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The United States of America has a special federal agency known as the "CIA" that is responsible for coordinating certain governmental activities. What does the "CIA" stand for? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. When a person has gone missing, we say that they have gone "AWOL". In the US military, what does "AWOL" stand for? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A term most popular in the 1990s, "BFF" is used to describe a relationship between two people, usually between girls in their pre-teen years. In this context, what does "BFF" stand for? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The word "WHO" is a commonly used pronoun, but did you know that it's also an acronym for a special agency within the United Nations? What agency that is responsible for aiding countries with health-related problems does "WHO" stand for? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Trying to stay "FIT"? Well, maybe this acronym can help keep you on track with your exercise regiment. What program does "FIT" stand for? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Acronyms are fun to know and make online conversations more efficient. I hope you enjoyed this quiz, and I hope you won't "FI". What does "FI" stand for here? Hint



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1. Let's start with something easy. When we are talking to someone online, and have to step out for coffee, for a bathroom break, or if we are simply tired of typing, what can we say to let them know?

Answer: BRB

"BRB" stands for "Be Right Back," and can also stand for "Bath Room Break". "BRB" is also the ISO International Organization for Standardization Country Code for Barbados, located in the Caribbean Sea. "SOS" can stand for "Save our Ship", "Secretary of State", or "Survivors of Suicide". "COW" stands for the food "Cream of Wheat", and "WRT" stands for "with respect to".

*Note: "BRB" can also be considered an initialism, since the letters are pronounced individually rather than as a word.
2. What sport would you be witnessing if you were inside Twickenham Stadium, headquarters of the "RFU"?

Answer: rugby

"RFU" stands for the Rugby Football Union, which is in charge of all the rugby clubs in England. It was first made in 1871, and since constructing the rules for the game, it has overseen the hiring and instructing of players and officials.

*Note: "RFU" can also be considered an initialism since the letters are pronounced individually rather than as a word.
3. In the modern tennis world, everyone is debating whether or not Roger Federer (winner of over 15 Grand Slam singles titles) is the "GOAT". What does "GOAT" stand for in this tennis context?

Answer: Greatest of All Time

The title of "Greatest of All Time" is still very much up in the air, and many argue that Pete Sampras, Bjorn Borg, Rod Laver, and maybe even Rafael Nadal deserve the title more than Federer. Only time will tell!
4. Since its creation in the fifteenth century, golf has become an internationally beloved sport. But did you know that there is an urban legend about golf being an acronym? According to this legend, what does "GOLF" stand for?

Answer: Gentleman Only Ladies Forbidden

This urban legend has mostly been circulated through the internet, but it is definitely false. The term for golf probably derives from the Dutch word 'kolf', meaning 'club' or 'bat', though the game was actually created in Scotland.
5. The United States of America has a special federal agency known as the "CIA" that is responsible for coordinating certain governmental activities. What does the "CIA" stand for?

Answer: Central Intelligence Agency

The CIA is an independent agency, not directly subject to the scrutiny of the American people. It is responsible for coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence abroad. The agency was dramatized in J.J. Abram's television series "Alias" (2001-2006).

*Note: "CIA" can also be considered an initialism since the letters are pronounced individually rather than as a word.
6. When a person has gone missing, we say that they have gone "AWOL". In the US military, what does "AWOL" stand for?

Answer: Absent Without Leave

The term AWOL is derived from the military. A person has 'Gone AWOL' when he or she is absent from his or her post. Though many people believe that AWOL describes deserters, this is actually untrue; AWOL specifically classifies a person who is absent, but has no intention of desertion.
7. A term most popular in the 1990s, "BFF" is used to describe a relationship between two people, usually between girls in their pre-teen years. In this context, what does "BFF" stand for?

Answer: Best Friends Forever

The term "Best Friends Forever" was also used as an episode title for the 129th episode of "South Park," which aired on March 30, 2005.

*Note: "BFF" can also be considered an initialism since the letters are pronounced individually rather than as a word.
8. The word "WHO" is a commonly used pronoun, but did you know that it's also an acronym for a special agency within the United Nations? What agency that is responsible for aiding countries with health-related problems does "WHO" stand for?

Answer: World Health Organization

Besides assisting nations, the "WHO" also conducts research into why health-related issues occur in developing nations. On December 7, 2012, the "WHO" revealed that 80% of deaths in China are due to non-communicable diseases. Because of these findings, the Chinese government has been prompted to fund programs teaching the Chinese to reduce habits such as smoking.

If the letters are pronounced individually, this would be considered an initialism rather than an acronym.
9. Trying to stay "FIT"? Well, maybe this acronym can help keep you on track with your exercise regiment. What program does "FIT" stand for?

Answer: Fitness Improvement Training

According to the Obesity Society, obesity is the "most prevalent, fatal, chronic, relapsing disorder of the 21st century," and the number of Americans affected by it has only increased since 1960. Participate in "FIT" to stay active and healthy!
10. Acronyms are fun to know and make online conversations more efficient. I hope you enjoyed this quiz, and I hope you won't "FI". What does "FI" stand for here?

Answer: Forget It

If you ever do "FI", check out www.acronymfinder.com for all your acronym-finding needs.

*Note: "FI" can also be considered an initialism since the letters are pronounced individually rather than as a word.
Source: Author Goddess1374

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