Multiple choice technology mainframe The word COBOL is an acronym for what COmputer Basic Operating Language COmmon Business Oriented Language Common OBservation Official Language none of the above Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation COBOL stands for COmmon Business Oriented Language. It was designed in 1959 for business, finance, and administrative systems. The name directly reflects its purpose - a common language for business applications.