Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise CCNP Enterprise · Free Practice Question Medium
Question 16
Which of the following characteristics represent OSPF compared to EIGRP? (Choose 2)
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A
Use a powerful DUAL algorithm
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B
Promotes summarization at area boundaries
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C
Permits load balancing over unequal cost paths
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D
Is considered true link state
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E
Considers delay in an addition to bandwidth
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Correct answers: B, D
Explanation
OSPF is a true link-state routing protocol. It uses a very strict hierarchical area structure that consists of a backbone and normal or special areas. EIGRP is a hybrid routing protocol that uses bandwidth and delay fro a composite metric.
Reference: https://www.kwtrain.com/blog/ospf-basics-pt1
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