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Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers

Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.

Chapter: 109
Q1301:
What is the function of LSAs in OSPFv2?
A. To calculate routing metrics
B. To exchange link-state information
C. To assign IP addresses
D. To configure areas
Correct Answer: B
Chapter: 110
Q1302:
What version of OSPF is being configured in this topic?
A. OSPFv1
B. OSPFv2
C. OSPFv3
D. OSPFv4
Correct Answer: B
Chapter: 110
Q1303:
What is the primary purpose of configuring Multiarea OSPFv2?
A. Reduce routing overhead
B. Increase bandwidth
C. Simplify interface configuration
D. Avoid routing loops
Correct Answer: A
Chapter: 110
Q1304:
Which router connects different OSPF areas in a multiarea configuration?
A. Core Router
B. Designated Router
C. Area Border Router (ABR)
D. Autonomous System Router
Correct Answer: C
Chapter: 110
Q1305:
The command to verify OSPFv2 neighbors is _______.
A. show ip ospf neighbor
B. show ip protocols
C. show ip ospf database
D. show ip route ospf
Correct Answer: A
Chapter: 110
Q1306:
Which OSPF router type summarizes routes between different areas?
A. ASBR
B. DR
C. ABR
D. BDR
Correct Answer: C
Chapter: 110
Q1307:
In a Multiarea OSPFv2 configuration, LSAs are used for _______.
A. Updating routing tables
B. Assigning IP addresses
C. Verifying routing protocols
D. Synchronizing clocks
Correct Answer: A
Chapter: 110
Q1308:
Which command shows OSPFv2 routing information specific to each area?
A. show ip ospf
B. show ip ospf interface brief
C. show ip route ospf
D. show ip protocols
Correct Answer: C
Chapter: 110
Q1309:
To display a concise list of OSPF-enabled interfaces, the command is _______.
A. show ip ospf neighbor
B. show ip ospf interface brief
C. show ip protocols
D. show ip ospf database
Correct Answer: B
Chapter: 110
Q1310:
What is the primary function of an Area Border Router (ABR) in OSPFv2?
A. To configure OSPF areas
B. To summarize routes between areas
C. To flood LSAs
D. To manage routing metrics
Correct Answer: B
Chapter: 110
Q1311:
The OSPF process ID is displayed using which command?
A. show ip ospf neighbor
B. show ip ospf
C. show ip ospf interface brief
D. show ip protocols
Correct Answer: C
Chapter: 110
Q1312:
What is used to reduce the size of OSPF routing tables?
A. Link-state advertisements
B. Route redistribution
C. Summarization
D. Virtual links
Correct Answer: C
Chapter: 110
Q1313:
Which of the following is true about OSPF route summarization?
A. It is enabled by default
B. It must be manually configured
C. It occurs automatically on ABRs
D. It does not reduce LSA flooding
Correct Answer: B
Chapter: 110
Q1314:
What command is used to verify the protocols configured on a router in OSPFv2?
A. show ip ospf
B. show ip protocols
C. show ip route ospf
D. show ip ospf neighbor
Correct Answer: B
Chapter: 110
Q1315:
The _______ command displays a summary of OSPF-enabled interfaces in a multiarea OSPFv2 configuration.
A. show ip ospf
B. show ip route
C. show ip ospf interface brief
D. show ip protocols
Correct Answer: C
Chapter: 110
Q1316:
Which OSPF area is responsible for connecting and exchanging information between other areas?
A. Area 1
B. Area 2
C. Backbone (Area 0)
D. Stub Area
Correct Answer: C
Chapter: 110
Q1317:
Which router type is responsible for injecting external routes into OSPFv2?
A. ABR
B. ASBR
C. DR
D. BDR
Correct Answer: B
Chapter: 110
Q1318:
Which OSPF command provides detailed information about the routing process and area assignments?
A. show ip protocols
B. show ip ospf database
C. show ip ospf interface brief
D. show ip ospf
Correct Answer: D
Chapter: 111
Q1319:
In a multiarea OSPFv2 configuration, what is used to connect multiple areas?
A. ABR
B. ASBR
C. DR
D. BDR
Correct Answer: A
Chapter: 111
Q1320:
What command shows OSPFv2 routing information specific to a particular network?
A. show ip ospf
B. show ip ospf database
C. show ip route ospf
D. show ip ospf interface brief
Correct Answer: C

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