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Quiz about Abbreviations of the World
Quiz about Abbreviations of the World

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.
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Author
Oregon98
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
339,502
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
2423
Last 3 plays: Guest 152 (9/10), Guest 86 (7/10), Guest 176 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What does the abbreviation "MASH" (similar to the TV show) stand for? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In the US, what does the abbreviation "COL" denote? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What does the abbreviation "BSN" stand for? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which network uses the abbreviation "OWN"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What does the abbreviation "NATO" stand for? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What does the abbreviation "NASA" mean? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What does the abbreviation "ASTD" stand for? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In the US, what does the abbreviation "PTA" refer to? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What does the abbreviation "NORAD" stand for? Hint


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



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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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