Technician a Says That a Damaged Flex Plate Can Cause

Technician A says that a damaged flex plate can cause knocking noises and damage to the front pump of the transmission. Technician B says that all of the engine power pulses and torque are transmitted through the bolts or studs holding the automatic transmission's torque converter to the flex plate. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B