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Multiple ChoiceBeginner 45s

Token bucket burst behavior

Compared to the leaky bucket, what does the token bucket algorithm allow?
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  1. 1Smooth output with no bursts, since tokens drain at a fixed rate
  2. 2Bursts up to the bucket capacity when tokens have accumulated
  3. 3Only a fixed rate, since the bucket stays constant and never fills
  4. 4Automatic retries, because rejected requests are queued and replayed

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