CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 375

An ISP configured an internet connection to provide 20Mbps, but actual data rates are occurring at 10Mbps and causing a significant delay in data transmission. Which of the following specifications should the ISP check?

Answer options

• A. Throughput
• B. Latency
• C. Bandwidth
• D. Jitter

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A. Throughput refers to the actual data transfer rate achieved, which in this case is significantly lower than the configured rate. Latency (B) measures the delay in data transmission, Bandwidth (C) is the maximum capacity of the connection, and Jitter (D) indicates variability in packet delivery times; however, none of these directly address the issue of reduced data rates.