Which statement best describes the difference between latency and bandwidth in network performance?

Which statement best describes the difference between latency and bandwidth in network performance?

• A. Latency is the delay before a packet starts moving; bandwidth is the maximum data transfer rate.
• B. Latency is the data rate; bandwidth is the delay before transmission.
• C. Latency is the amount of data that can be transmitted per second; bandwidth is the time until a packet is delivered.
• D. Latency and bandwidth measure the same concept but in different units.

Answer: (A)