Q
How many bytes are in 1 KiB, and how many are in 1 kB (SI)?
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A
1 KiB = 1024 bytes; 1 kB = 1000 bytes
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B
Both are 1024 bytes
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C
Both are 1000 bytes
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D
1 KiB = 1000 bytes; 1 kB = 1024 bytes
Correct Answer:
A. 1 KiB = 1024 bytes; 1 kB = 1000 bytes
Explanation:
IEC binary prefixes (KiB, MiB) are powers of 2. SI prefixes (kB, MB) are powers of 10, which is how disk manufacturers measure capacity.
