The ________ specifies the amount by which the data rate can exceed the token rate for short periods of time.
A)bucket size
B)choke packet
C)reservation
D)exponential average

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Bucket size specifies the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted during a burst. When the bucket fills up, excess data packets are either delayed or discarded. This mechanism allows short-term bursts of data to exceed the token rate as long as the average data rate over a more extended period stays within the limits. Therefore, the bucket size specification is used to determine how much a data stream can burst beyond its token rate.

The ________ Specifies the Amount by Which the Data Rate