Default Routes

What does the address 0.0.0.0 represent in a routing table?

• A broadcast address

• A loopback address

• The default route

• A specific network address

Where does traffic go if it doesn't have a specific destination within a network?

• It is sent to the default gateway

• It stays within the network

• It is sent to a random address

• It is discarded

What is the role of the default gateway?

• To route traffic to other networks

• To connect to the Internet

• To block all traffic

• To store network addresses

What happens to traffic not meant for the networks listed in the routing table?

• It is sent to the default gateway

• It is sent back to the sender

• It is lost

• It is stored in the routing table

For exam purposes, what should you remember about the default route?

• It is the address 0.0.0.0

• It is used for local traffic only

• It is always 127.0.0.1

• It is not important