What is the definition of "Throughput" in networking?

What is the definition of "Throughput" in networking?

a) The theoretical maximum speed of the medium
b) The actual amount of data successfully transferred over a period
c) The time it takes for a packet to travel to the destination
d) The number of errors on the line

From the Combined Bank Officer (IT) January 2026 – Written (BIBM) exam, question 25 of 115.

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