Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 72
Q821:
What is a major advantage of link-state routing protocols over distance vector protocols?
A. Faster convergence and a complete network topology
B. Simpler configuration
C. More frequent updates
D. Lower resource usage
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 73
Q822:
Which of the following is a classful routing protocol?
A. RIPv2
B. EIGRP
C. RIPv1
D. OSPF
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 73
Q823:
Fill in the blank: Classful routing protocols are based on network address classes: class A, B, or _______.
A. C
B. D
C. E
D. F
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 73
Q824:
What is a major limitation of classful routing protocols?
A. Cannot handle VLSMs or CIDR
B. Cannot operate in a hierarchical network design
C. Cannot perform distance vector routing
D. Cannot use link-state routing
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 73
Q825:
Fill in the blank: The issue with classful routing protocols in discontiguous networks is that they cannot provide _______.
A. Variable length subnet masks (VLSMs)
B. Full network topology
C. Frequent updates
D. Classless addressing
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 73
Q826:
Which of the following protocols is known for not sending subnet mask information in its routing updates?
A. RIPv1
B. RIPv2
C. EIGRP
D. OSPF
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 73
Q827:
Fill in the blank: The main problem with using classful routing protocols in modern networks is their inability to support _______.
A. Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR)
B. Advanced security features
C. Enhanced speed and efficiency
D. Dynamic routing updates
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 73
Q828:
What characteristic defines classful routing protocols?
A. They do not include subnet mask information
B. They support VLSMs
C. They can handle CIDR
D. They use hierarchical network designs
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 73
Q829:
Fill in the blank: RIPv1 and IGRP are examples of _______ routing protocols.
A. Classful
B. Classless
C. Link-state
D. Path-vector
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 73
Q830:
Which of the following protocols is classless and supports CIDR?
A. RIPv1
B. IGRP
C. RIPv2
D. EIGRP
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 73
Q831:
Fill in the blank: The primary advantage of classless routing protocols over classful ones is their support for _______.
A. Variable length subnet masks (VLSMs)
B. Static IP addressing
C. Class-based routing
D. Fixed subnet masks
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 73
Q832:
What problem is associated with classful routing protocols in discontiguous networks?
A. They cannot provide variable length subnet masks
B. They have slower convergence times
C. They require more frequent updates
D. They have complex configuration needs
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 74
Q833:
What is the main limitation of distance vector routing protocols like RIPv1?
A. They do not send periodic updates
B. They do not use multicast addresses
C. They do not have knowledge of the network topology
D. They do not maintain a topology table
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 74
Q834:
Fill in the blank: RIP sends a periodic update every _______ seconds.
A. 30
B. 60
C. 90
D. 120
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 74
Q835:
What is a key feature of RIPv2 and EIGRP compared to RIPv1?
A. Use of multicast addresses
B. Periodic broadcast updates
C. Broadcast to all-hosts IPv4 address
D. High CPU consumption
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 74
Q836:
Fill in the blank: EIGRP maintains a _______ table to keep track of all routes received from neighbors.
A. Topology
B. Routing
C. Neighbor
D. Cost
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 74
Q837:
What does the Hello keepalive mechanism in EIGRP help with?
A. Maintaining adjacencies with neighboring routers
B. Sending periodic updates
C. Broadcasting routing information
D. Updating routing tables frequently
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 74
Q838:
Fill in the blank: The main advantage of EIGRP’s rapid convergence is that it can use _______ routes if a primary route fails.
A. Alternate
B. Backup
C. Primary
D. Backup and Alternate
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 74
Q839:
Which distance vector routing protocol uses a broadcast address to send updates?
A. RIPv1
B. EIGRP
C. RIPv2
D. IS-IS
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 74
Q840:
Fill in the blank: The primary function of EIGRP’s bounded triggered updates is to _______ network load.
A. Reduce
B. Increase
C. Maintain
D. Regulate
Correct Answer:
A