Acronyms Beginning With Q
Sales, marketing, and technology acronyms that begin with Q
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QPS
A performance metric used to quantify the number of individual requests a system can process within one second. It is commonly applied in the context of web servers, databases, APIs, and distributed systems where high-throughput performance is critical. This metric…
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QR Code
A two-dimensional barcode that can store information in a machine-readable optical label. The data contained within a QR Code can include text, a URL, or other data that can be accessed by scanning the code with a QR scanner, typically…
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QSA
A certification issued by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). QSAs are organizations or individuals authorized by PCI SSC to perform assessments of a business’s compliance with PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) requirements. Key…
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QSCD
A type of hardware device that is used to create qualified electronic signatures (QES) that comply with the European Union’s eIDAS (Electronic Identification and Trust Services) regulation. A QSCD is a secure device that meets specific technical requirements and has…
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QSR
A type of restaurant that offers fast food and quick service to customers. These establishments are known for efficient and speedy service, typically providing convenient and affordable meal options. Customers often order food at a counter or drive-thru and can…
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QTFF
A multimedia container format developed by Apple. It’s often used to store and organize audio, video, and other media content. QuickTime File Format is commonly associated with Apple’s QuickTime media player and is widely supported on macOS and iOS devices.…
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QTSP
An entity that provides electronic trust services, such as electronic signatures, electronic seals, electronic time-stamps, and electronic delivery services, in compliance with the European Union’s eIDAS regulation. QTSPs are authorized by a national regulatory body in the EU to provide…
