Myrsini wants to explain the difference between network throughput and bandwidth to her team. Which of the following best describes the difference between the two terms?
Answer Options
Bandwidth describes the number of parallel data channels available to a network, and throughput describes how many can be used at once.
Bandwidth is the maximum amount of data that can be sent via a channel or connection, and throughput is the actual amount of data that is sent via the channel or connection in a given period of time.
Bandwidth and throughput are the same and can be used interchangeably.
Bandwidth is a measure of the amount of data sent over a given period of time, and throughput is the maximum amount of data that could be sent via the channel.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Bandwidth describes the maximum amount of data that can be sent via a connection or network in a given period of time, and throughput describes the actual amount of traffic that is sent via the network or connection in a given period of time. The terms are not interchangeable but are closely related.