Network OperationsQuestion 55 of 100
Which metric expresses the actual rate of successful data delivery over a link, as opposed to its rated capacity?
a.Bandwidth
b.Throughput
c.Latency
d.Frequency
Explanation
Throughput is the measured rate of successful data delivery, which is often lower than the link's rated bandwidth due to overhead, congestion, or errors. Bandwidth is the theoretical maximum capacity. Comparing the two reveals efficiency losses.
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