SI units

Units are standardized for better communication and collaboration because:

• they provide a common language for measurement.

• they are easier to understand than non-standard units.

• they are universally accepted without any exceptions.

• they eliminate the need for conversions.

What is the short form of the International System of Units?

• SI

• ISU

• ISO

• UIS

What is the short form of the International System of Units?

• SI

• ISU

• ISO

• UIS

What is the symbol for the SI base unit of mass?

• m

• kg

• s

• A

What is the multiplying factor for the prefix 'Deci-'?

• 1,000

• 0.1

• 0.01

• 0.001

What is the symbol for the SI prefix 'Kilo-'?

• k

• m

• c

• d

What is the symbol for the SI prefix 'Centi-'?

• c

• C

• m

• d

What is the metric prefix for 1,000 units?

• kilo

• mega

• giga

• milli