Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The O in DOA

  1. On

  2. Open

  3. Off

  4. Out

  5. Of

  6. O - No Meaning
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Explanation

DOA stands for Dead On Arrival, where 'On' is the correct O. This term describes something that is non-functional or defective from the moment it is received or started. It's commonly used in hardware quality assurance and general contexts.

AI explanation

DOA is a standard abbreviation for 'Dead On Arrival', a term used (originally in medical/emergency contexts) to describe someone found dead before reaching a hospital, and by extension anything doomed from the start. The O therefore stands for 'On', not 'Of'.

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