World of Computer Networking Your CCNA start - Equal-cost Load Balancing

The video tutorial explains how routing metrics influence the selection of the best routes in different protocols. It introduces equal cost path balancing, where routers can insert multiple routes with the same metric into their routing tables, allowing for load balancing across different paths. This technique optimizes router resources by distributing traffic evenly, preventing overload on any single route. The tutorial also covers advanced routing techniques and sets the stage for further discussions on end-to-end transmission with additional routers.

What determines the best route in different routing protocols?

• The type of data being transmitted

• The shortest physical distance

• The metric or cost of the route

• The number of routers in the network

In equal cost path balancing, what happens when two routes have the same metric?

• Only one route is used

• The route with the lower metric is chosen

• The route with the higher metric is chosen

• Both routes are inserted into the routing table

How does equal cost load balancing optimize router resources?

• By using only one route at a time

• By balancing traffic across multiple routes

• By increasing the speed of data transmission

• By reducing the number of routers needed

What is a potential benefit of using equal cost load balancing?

• It reduces the number of packets sent

• It increases the load on a single router

• It allows for faster data encryption

• It prevents any single link from being overloaded

What can routers do with equal cost load balancing beyond using two routes?

• They can only use two routes

• They can use up to three routes

• They can use four or more routes

• They can only use one route