When a packet travels through a network,the time it takes to get from the sender to the receiver is called ________.
A) latency
B) output
C) jitter
D) throughput

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Latency refers to the time it takes for a packet to travel from the sender to the receiver. Output refers to the results or data produced by a process or system. Jitter refers to the variation in latency over time. Throughput refers to the amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a certain amount of time. The question specifically asks for the time it takes for a packet to travel, so the best choice is A, latency.

When a Packet Travels Through a Network,the Time It Takes