Bandwidth refers to the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network connection in a given amount of time.
Latency: Latency is the delay between when data is sent and when it is received. It's like waiting for a package to arrive in the mail - even if you have high bandwidth (a wide pipe), if there's a long latency (slow delivery), it will take longer for your data to reach its destination.
Throughput: Throughput measures how much data can actually be transmitted over a network in practice. It's like measuring how many cars can pass through a toll booth in an hour - even if you have high bandwidth (a wide road), if there are too many cars trying to go through at once, throughput may be limited.
Data Transfer Rate: Data transfer rate refers to how quickly data can be transferred from one device or location to another. It's like measuring how fast you can copy files from one USB drive to another - higher data transfer rate means faster file transfers.
AP Computer Science Principles - 4.1 The Internet
AP Computer Science Principles - Big Idea 4 Overview: Computer Systems and Networks
How is bandwidth now usually measured?
How is bandwidth defined in the context of computer networks?
Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Cram Events
Merch Shop
Crisis Text Line
Help Center
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Cram Events
Merch Shop
Crisis Text Line
Help Center
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.