Identify the correct combination of the abbreviation, its full form and its application.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) ASCII – American Standard Code for Information Interchange – Encodes text in computers
Explanation:
• ASCII is the standard 7-bit character encoding for text (letters, digits, symbols).
• Maps characters to numeric codes for computer processing and communication.
• Forms the basis for later encodings (Unicode includes ASCII as subset).
• Options (b)–(d) contain incorrect expansions or wrong applications.
Information Booster:
• Unicode is the modern global standard; ASCII remains foundational.
Additional Knowledge:
(b) LAN — Local Area Network (connects nearby devices).
(c) ASCII expansion is incorrect.
(d) CD — Compact Disc; optical storage medium, not internet access.