The term gigabyte refers to
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
1024 megabytes
In computer storage, units of measurement typically follow a binary progression where each level is 1024 times larger than the previous one ($2^{10}$).
• 1024 Megabytes (MB) = 1 Gigabyte (GB).
• 1024 Bytes = 1 Kilobyte (KB).
• 1024 Kilobytes (KB) = 1 Megabyte (MB).
• 1024 Gigabytes (GB) = 1 Terabyte (TB).
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