CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 486

While troubleshooting a network, a VoIP systems engineer discovers a significant inconsistency in the amount of time required for data to reach its destination and return. Which of the following terms BEST describes this issue?

Answer options

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

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Jitter, which refers to the variability in packet arrival times, making it the best description of the inconsistent timing issue. A refers to the maximum data transfer capacity, B describes the delay in transmission, and D indicates the actual rate of successful data transfer, none of which specifically address the variability in timing.