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What does throughput measure in a network context?

The validity of the data being transmitted

The latency encountered during data transmission

The amount of data being sent and received (correct)

The usefulness of the bits being transmitted

In a network with multiple segments, what can slow down the throughput of the entire network?

High bandwidth of most segments

One segment with lower bandwidth (correct)

Latency created by network devices

Having network control messages

What type of messages may not be destined for specific user applications in a network?

Error correcting messages

High priority messages

User-specific messages

Network control messages (correct)

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 Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What unit of measurement is commonly used to express bandwidth that equals 1,000,000,000 bits per second?

Terabits per Second (Tbps) Signup and view all the answers

Why does throughput not usually match the specified bandwidth?

Various factors affecting data transfer speed Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for 'Megabits per Second' in terms of bandwidth measurement?

Mbps Signup and view all the answers

Which method of signal transmission uses electrical pulses on copper wire?

Electrical signals Signup and view all the answers

What physical media is commonly used in most homes and small businesses for network signal transmission?

Electrical pulses on copper wire Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bandwidth' in network technologies refer to?

The speed at which data is transmitted Signup and view all the answers

How is transmission achieved when using optical signals for network communication?

By converting electrical signals into light pulses Signup and view all the answers