Network Flashcards
1
Q
What is bandwidth?
A
Bandwidth is the maximum amount of data that can be transferred over a network per unit of time
2
Q
What is the difference among bandwidth, throughput, and latency?
A
Bandwidth is the maximum amount of data that can be transferred over a network per unit of time. Throughput is the average amount of data that is transferred over a network per unit of time. Latency is the amount of time (miliseconds) it takes for data to transfer over a network
3
Q
What is the difference between a URL and URI?
A
A URL is an address to a resource. A URI is the actual name space of a resource