If the constraint length of a (n, k, L) convolutional code is defined as the number of encoder output bits influenced by each message bit, then the constraint length is given by

If the constraint length of a (n, k, L) convolutional code is defined

1.	If the constraint length of a (n, k, L) convolutional code is defined as the number of encoder output bits influenced by each message bit, then the constraint length is given by
A.	L(n + 1)
B.	n(L + 1)
C.	n(L + k)
D.	L(n + k)
Answer» C. n(L + k)