ASCII

A code that represents letters, numerals, punctuation marks and control signals as seven bit groups. It is used as a standard code by the transmission of data. The values range from hex value 00 to hex value 7F.

ALTE

The Association of Language Testers in Europe

This is an association of institutions within Europe, each of which produces examinations and certification for language learners. Each member provides examinations of the language which is spoken as a mother tongue in their own country or region.

http://www.alte.org

AIDS

AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. DJN