How do max.message.bytes and message.max.bytes constrain record size, and what should you align across broker and client configurations?

How do max.message.bytes and message.max.bytes constrain record size, and what should you align across broker and client configurations?

• A. They cap maximum message size; ensure broker, topic, and producer/consumer client settings align to support the maximum size.
• B. They control the number of messages per batch.
• C. They apply only to the consumer.
• D. They apply only to the producer.

Answer: (B)