what is the spdf electron configuration for s?

Question

i got [NE]3s23sp4 as an answer is this correct?

Answer 1

http://www.webelements.com/webelements/elements/text/S/econ.html

correct almost. [Ne]3s2 3p4

Answer 2

thanks

Answer 3

also what does it mean when they say write the abbreviated notation
(based on noble gas) for s?
how do i begin to do this