Initial Diagnosis — Answers

Today’s answers are shown below.

Space Shuttle.
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Here are five sets of initials for you to flesh out.


One

In computing what does WYSIWYG stand for?

Answer: What You See Is What You Get.

WYSIWYG software allows content editing in a form resembling its final appearance, such as a printed document or web page.


Two

UNICEF was formed in 1946 what, at that time, did the letters in UNICEF stand for?

Answer: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund.

UNICEF, a United Nations agency, provides humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. Operating in 192 countries, its activities include immunisations, disease prevention, nutrition, sanitation, education, and emergency relief. UNICEF relies on voluntary contributions and is governed by a 36-member executive board. Since 1953, UNICEF has officially been the United Nations Children’s Fund.


Three

In the US military MASH was an abbreviation meaning what? 

Answer: Mobile Army Surgical Hospital.

Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals (MASH) were U.S. Army field hospitals operational from the Korean War to the Gulf War. They provided crucial medical support to large army units, with a low mortality rate due to their proximity to the front lines. A media franchise (books, film and television) which depicts fictional characters at a fictional Korean War field hospital, focussing on medical practice and the staff’s humorous antics.


Four

During the NASA Space Shuttle program each mission was referred to by an STS number. What words were represented by the letters STS?

Answers: Space Transportation System.

The Space Shuttle programme, operational from 1981 to 2011, was NASA’s fourth human spaceflight programme. It involved reusable orbiters launched with solid rocket boosters and an external fuel tank, carrying astronauts and payloads to low Earth orbit. The Shuttle was the first reusable crewed space vehicle to achieve orbit and landing.


Five

In Australian geography what is A.C.T.?

Answer: Australian Capital Territory.

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT), established in 1911, houses the nation’s capital, Canberra. While the ACT has its own government, the Federal Parliament can overrule its legislation.


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