Chapter 3 Quiz

What is the primary function of dynamic routing protocols?

• To dynamically share information between routers

• To limit network access

• To manually configure routes

• To create static routes

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dynamic routing protocols?

• Requires manual configuration

• Dynamically shares information

• Automatically updates routing tables

• Determines the best path to a destination

What does the term 'Administrative Distance' refer to in routing protocols?

• The bandwidth of the connection

• The number of hops to a destination

• The trustworthiness of a route

• The speed of the network

Which of the following is an example of an Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP)?

• BGP

• RIP

• BGPv4

• OSPF

What is the default Administrative Distance for directly connected routes?

• 100

• 20

• 1

• 0

Which metric is used by RIP to determine the best path?

• Cost

• Delay

• Bandwidth

• Hop count

What is the main advantage of static routing?

• It is easy to configure

• It scales well in large topologies

• It requires no configuration

• It automatically updates routes

What type of routing protocol sends subnet masks in routing updates?

• Distance vector protocols

• Link state protocols

• Classful routing protocols

• Classless routing protocols

Which of the following protocols is classified as an Exterior Gateway Protocol (EGP)?

• RIP

• OSPF

• EIGRP

• BGP

What is the purpose of metrics in routing protocols?

• To secure the network

• To limit network traffic

• To determine the best path to a destination

• To configure static routes