April 03, 2025

What Do The Letters Stand For?

We see company acronyms everywhere—on billboards, in commercials, and stamped on the products we use daily. Names like AT&T, IBM, and CVS are so familiar that most people never stop to think about what they actually stand for. Over time, these abbreviations become part of everyday language, recognized more for their brands than their original meanings. But if you were asked to spell out what ESPN or GEICO really mean, would you know the answer? This quiz will test how well you really know the full names behind some of the world’s most well-known companies.

Take the Quiz Below And See How Well You Do! (Answers at bottom)

What Do These Popular Company Acronyms Stand For?

1. What does AT&T stand for?
A) American Telephone & Technology
B) Advanced Telecommunications & Tech
C) American Telephone & Telegraph
D) Atlantic Telecommunication & Transport

2. What does IBM stand for?
A) International Business Machines
B) Industrial Banking & Marketing
C) Innovative Business Management
D) Internet-Based Manufacturing

3. What does CVS stand for?
A) Consumer Value Stores
B) Convenient Variety Shops
C) Care & Vital Services
D) Community Value Superstores

4. What does NASA stand for?
A) National Air & Space Agency
B) North American Space Administration
C) National Aeronautics & Space Administration
D) New Age Science Association

5. What does UPS stand for?
A) United Parcel Service
B) Universal Postal System
C) United Packaging Solutions
D) Ultimate Package Shipping

6. What does HBO stand for?
A) Home Box Office
B) High Broadcast Operations
C) Hollywood Broadcasting Organization
D) Home Broadcast Outlet

7. What does BMW stand for?
A) Bavarian Motor Works
B) British Motor Wagons
C) Berlin Motor Workshop
D) Big Modern Wheels

8. What does GEICO stand for?
A) General Insurance Company
B) Government Employees Insurance Company
C) Global Emergency Insurance Coverage Organization
D) General Electric Insurance & Coverage

9. What does ESPN stand for?
A) Entertainment & Sports Programming Network
B) Electronic Sports Player Network
C) Elite Sports Performance Network
D) Extended Sports & Programming Network

10. What does KFC stand for?
A) Kentucky Fried Chicken
B) King’s Famous Chicken
C) Krispy Fried Chicken
D) Kentucky Farm Cuisine

ANSWERS BELOW



1. **C) American Telephone & Telegraph**
2. **A) International Business Machines**
3. **A) Consumer Value Stores**
4. **C) National Aeronautics & Space Administration**
5. **A) United Parcel Service**
6. **A) Home Box Office**
7. **A) Bavarian Motor Works**
8. **B) Government Employees Insurance Company**
9. **A) Entertainment & Sports Programming Network**
10. **A) Kentucky Fried Chicken**