Alcatel-Lucent NRS II – IP/MPLS Services — Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of policing?

Answer options

• A. It smooths out traffic bursts.
• B. It drops the packets when average peak rate is exceeded.
• C. It may additionally color the packets as they arrive.
• D. It buffers the packets at its output before sending them out.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Option B is correct because policing is typically designed to manage traffic without dropping packets based on peak rate. Options A, C, and D describe functions of policing that involve managing or processing packets in a way that enhances traffic flow or provides additional information.