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What does the term 'bandwidth' primarily refer to in the context of an internet connection?

A) The physical length of the internet cable.
B) The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a connection in a given amount of time.
C) The time it takes for data to travel from one point to another.
D) The number of devices connected to a network.

Explanation

Bandwidth measures the capacity of a network connection to transfer data, typically expressed in bits per second (bps) or megabits per second (Mbps). A higher bandwidth allows for faster data transfer.

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