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FC0-U71 · Question #135

Which of the following is used to measure the speed of an internet connection?

The correct answer is B. Mbps. The speed of an internet connection is commonly measured in megabits per second (Mbps).

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Question

Which of the following is used to measure the speed of an internet connection?

Options

  • A802.11X
  • BMbps
  • CMHz
  • DBytes

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    6% (2)
  • B
    91% (31)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

The speed of an internet connection is commonly measured in megabits per second (Mbps).

A802.11X

802.11X is an IEEE standard for port-based network access control, not a unit of speed measurement.

BMbpsCorrect

Mbps stands for Megabits per second, which is the standard unit used to quantify data transfer rates, including the download and upload speeds of an internet connection. A higher Mbps value indicates a faster internet connection.

CMHz

MHz (Megahertz) measures frequency, often used for processor clock speeds or wireless communication frequencies, not data transfer speed.

DBytes

Bytes are units of data storage size, not a measure of data transfer rate over time.

Concept tested: Network speed measurement units

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/ios-nx-os-software/network-bandwidth-analyzer/white-paper-c11-739328.html

Topics

#Internet speed#Units of measurement#Networking terminology#Mbps

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