| Acronym | Meaning |
| RISC | Reduced Instruction Set Computing |
| QBE | Query By Example |
| MCA | Micro Channel Architecture |
| DIMM | Dual In-Line Memory Module |
| CPS | Classroom Performance System |
| VLB | VESA Local Bus |
| ADC | Analog-to-Digital Converter |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit |
| GIGO | Garbage In, Garbage Out |
| TWAIN | Toolkit Without An Informative Name |