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In computer language, one kilobyte equals _______________.

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1000 bytes
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1024 bytes
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100 bytes
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8 bytes
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The correct option is B 1024 bytes

In computer language, one kilobyte equals 1024 bytes.

A kilobyte (KB) is a multiple unit used for binary data. Although "kilo" generally refers to 1,000, in computer science, one kilobyte often refers to 1,024 (2^10) bytes. It may also be used to refer to 1,000 bytes depending on the context. This measure is often used to describe memory capacity and disk storage.

After all, "kilo" means 1000. In most cases, this approximation is fine for determining how much space a file takes up or how much disk space you have. But there are really 1024 bytes in a kilobyte. The reason for this is because computers are based on the binary system.

A Byte is equal to 8 Bits. A Kilobyte is actually 1,024 Bytes depending on which definition is used. A Megabyte is approximately 1000 Kilobytes. A megabyte is a unit of information or computer storage equal to 1,048,576 bytes (Difference between kilobyte, megabyte and gigabyte).


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