Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 69
Q781:
Fill in the blank: Dynamic routing protocols are used to ___________ between routers.
A. facilitate the exchange of routing information
B. limit routing information exchange
C. enforce static routing rules
D. reduce routing protocol complexity
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 69
Q782:
What is a main component of dynamic routing protocols?
A. Data structures
B. Encryption keys
C. Firewall rules
D. User authentication mechanisms
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 69
Q783:
Fill in the blank: Dynamic routing protocols use algorithms for ___________ best paths.
A. determining
B. encrypting
C. simplifying
D. blocking
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 69
Q784:
What is the purpose of routing protocol messages?
A. To exchange routing information and discover neighbors
B. To configure network interfaces
C. To establish network connections
D. To perform network diagnostics
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 69
Q785:
Fill in the blank: Routing protocols typically use tables or ___________ for operations.
A. databases
B. configuration files
C. log files
D. policy rules
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 69
Q786:
What is one of the purposes of dynamic routing protocols?
A. Maintaining up-to-date routing information
B. Limiting network access
C. Configuring static routes
D. Enforcing security policies
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 69
Q787:
Fill in the blank: The ___________ is used to connect different internetworks.
A. Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
B. Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
C. Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
D. Enhanced IGRP (EIGRP)
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 70
Q788:
What does a routing protocol use to learn about remote networks?
A. Algorithms
B. Data structures
C. Routing messages
D. Configuration files
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 70
Q789:
Fill in the blank: The routing protocol that was used before RIPv2 was _______.
A. RIPv1
B. OSPF
C. EIGRP
D. BGP
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 70
Q790:
What is the purpose of a routing protocol’s update packet?
A. To share routing information with other routers
B. To configure router interfaces
C. To update router hardware
D. To backup configuration files
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 70
Q791:
Fill in the blank: After initial discovery, routers add directly connected networks and ___________ to their routing tables.
A. subnet masks
B. network addresses
C. IP configurations
D. routing algorithms
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 70
Q792:
What happens when a router detects a topology change?
A. It sends an update to other routers
B. It powers down temporarily
C. It resets its configuration
D. It waits for a manual trigger
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 70
Q793:
Fill in the blank: Routers use ___________ to prevent information from being sent out the same interface from which it was received.
A. split horizon
B. route summarization
C. link state advertisements
D. route redistribution
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 70
Q794:
What does convergence time refer to in routing protocols?
A. The time it takes for routers to update their routing tables
B. The time it takes to configure new network devices
C. The time required for a router to reboot
D. The time taken for data packets to reach their destination
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 70
Q795:
Fill in the blank: Distance vector routing protocols use ___________ to prevent routing loops.
A. split horizon
B. route poisoning
C. path vectoring
D. hold-down timers
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 70
Q796:
Which routing protocol is known for slower convergence compared to modern protocols?
A. RIP
B. OSPF
C. EIGRP
D. BGP
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 70
Q797:
Fill in the blank: A router that learns about a network through Serial 0/0/0 will not send an update containing that network out of ___________.
A. Serial 0/0/0
B. FastEthernet0/0
C. Serial 0/0/1
D. FastEthernet0/1
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 70
Q798:
What is the primary benefit of dynamic routing protocols over static routing?
A. Ability to adapt to topology changes
B. Simplicity in configuration
C. Reduced processing power
D. Increased security
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 70
Q799:
Fill in the blank: Convergence is both ___________ and independent.
A. collaborative
B. static
C. fixed
D. manual
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 71
Q800:
What is the first step in investigating network convergence using Packet Tracer?
A. Add a new LAN
B. View the routing table
C. Watch the network converge
D. Configure IP addresses
Correct Answer:
B