12 Questions
What does throughput measure in a network context?
The amount of data being sent and received
In a network with multiple segments, what can slow down the throughput of the entire network?
One segment with lower bandwidth
What type of messages may not be destined for specific user applications in a network?
Network control messages
Why is throughput in an internetwork limited by the slowest link?
Even if all segments have high bandwidth, one slow segment can cause a slowdown
What is the main difference between bandwidth and throughput?
Bandwidth is the capacity of a medium to carry data, whereas throughput is the actual measure of the transfer of bits across the media over a given period of time.
What unit of measurement is commonly used to express bandwidth that equals 1,000,000,000 bits per second?
Terabits per Second (Tbps)
Why does throughput not usually match the specified bandwidth?
Various factors affecting data transfer speed
What is the abbreviation for 'Megabits per Second' in terms of bandwidth measurement?
Mbps
Which method of signal transmission uses electrical pulses on copper wire?
Electrical signals
What physical media is commonly used in most homes and small businesses for network signal transmission?
Electrical pulses on copper wire
What does 'bandwidth' in network technologies refer to?
The speed at which data is transmitted
How is transmission achieved when using optical signals for network communication?
By converting electrical signals into light pulses
Test your knowledge on bandwidth and data transfer rate concepts including digital bandwidth, capacity of a medium to carry data, and common bandwidth measurements in bits per second.
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