Which storage allocation unit represents the equivalent value of exactly $2^{50}$ bytes? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which storage allocation unit represents the equivalent value of exactly $2^{50}$ bytes?
A. 1 Petabyte
B. 1 Zettabyte
C. 1 Exabyte
D. 1 Terabyte
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Following binary exponential calculations: $2^{10}$ = KB, $2^{20}$ = MB, $2^{30}$ = GB, $2^{40}$ = TB, and $2^{50}$ = 1 Petabyte (PB).

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