Understand that metric prefixes represent specific powers of 10, which are used to denote multiples or fractions of units.
Recall the common metric prefixes and their corresponding factors: for example, milli- means \(10^{-3}\), centi- means \(10^{-2}\), kilo- means \$10^{3}\(, and deca- means \)10^{1}$.
Identify that the question asks for the prefix that indicates a factor of exactly 10, which corresponds to \$10^{1}$.
Match the prefix deca- to the factor \$10^{1}$, confirming it is the correct answer.
Note that other prefixes like milli-, centi-, and kilo- represent different powers of 10 and therefore do not fit the requirement.