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FC0-U71 Practice Question: A user wants to store 100 high-resolution photos
A user wants to store 100 high-resolution photos. Which unit of measurement is MOST appropriate for the total file size?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse bits with bytes or underestimate the size of high-resolution photos, leading them to pick smaller units like kilobytes or bytes, but the correct unit must match the practical scale of the data.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Gigabytes
High-resolution photos typically range from 5 to 25 megabytes each, so 100 such photos would total hundreds of megabytes to several gigabytes. Gigabytes (GB) is the most appropriate unit because it matches the expected order of magnitude for this data volume, whereas smaller units like kilobytes or bytes would require unwieldy large numbers. This aligns with common storage measurements in IT, where GB is standard for large file collections.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Kilobytes
Why it's wrong here
Kilobytes are too small; a single high-res photo is often several megabytes.
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Bytes
Why it's wrong here
Bytes are too small; a single high-res photo is millions of bytes.
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Bits
Why it's wrong here
Bits are too small; files are measured in bytes and larger units.
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Gigabytes
Why this is correct
100 high-res photos can easily total several gigabytes.
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