Most Common Prefixes

What is the most logical explanation for why "kilo" is a more important prefix to remember than "tera" (the metric prefix for 1 trillion)?

• Units with fewer 0's are easier to convert

• Quantities of thousands are more common than quantities of trillions

• "Kilo" can be added to more base units than "tera"

• The term "kilo" was invented earlier than the term "tera"

Which of the following prefixes represents the smallest value?

• Milli

• Centi

• Deci

• Micro

• Nano

• Micro

• Milli

• Pico

• Kilo

• Mega

• Giga

• Tera

Which prefix is commonly used to denote one thousandth of a unit?

• Milli

• Centi

• Micro

• Nano

The prefix 'giga' is used to denote which power of ten?

Which of the following prefixes is used to denote one billionth?

• Nano

• Micro

• Milli

• Pico

What is the metric prefix for one hundredth?

• Deci

• Centi

• Milli

• Micro

Which prefix is larger, 'kilo' or 'mega'?

• Kilo

• Mega

• They are equal

• Depends on the context

In terms of data storage, which prefix is larger: 'giga' or 'tera'?

• Giga

• Tera

• They are equal

• Depends on the context