Question

What is the full form of COBOL?
1. Common Basic Operating Language
2. Computer Basic Oriented Language
3. Computer Based Operating Language
4. Common Business Oriented Language

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Common Business Oriented Language

The correct answer is Common Business Oriented Language. 

• COBOL stands for Common Business Oriented Language.
  • It is first developed in 1960 by the CODASYL Committee (Conference on Data Systems Languages).
  • It is primarily designed for use in business-oriented applications.

Some important Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Stands for
ASCII	American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
BIOS	Basic Input Output System.
COBOL	Common Business Oriented Language.
DBMS	Database Management System.
EBCDIC	Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code.
HTTP	HyperText Transfer Protocol.
IBM	International Business Machine.
JPEG	Joint Photographic Experts Group.