Question

    A computer has a main memory of 960 Kbytes. What is the

    exact number of bytes contained in this memory?
    A 960 × 8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 960 × 1000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 960 × 1024 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 960 × 1024 × 1024 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Kilobyte is the unit of digital information with prefix kilo (10 * 3). 1 Kilobyte is equal to 10 * 3 bytes = 1000 bytes in decimal (SI). 1 Kilobyte is equal to 2 * 10 bytes = 1024 bytes in the binary. So this answer is also confusing; the However the best answer should be 960 × 1000.

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