Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q1251: Fill in the blank: _______ is used to divide an OSPF network into multiple areas.
- A: Subnetting
- B: Area division
- C: LSDB
- D: IP addressing
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B
Q1252: Fill in the blank: R1 becomes an ABR when it has interfaces in ________.
- A: the same area
- B: multiple areas
- C: one area
- D: an external network
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B
Q1253: Fill in the blank: In OSPF, _______ messages inform about adjacency between routers.
- A: Configuration
- B: Informational
- C: Hello
- D: Update
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B
Q1254: What is the function of summarization in OSPF?
- A: Increase routing speed
- B: Reduce the size of routing tables
- C: Establish a connection between routers
- D: Ensure packet delivery
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B
Q1255: Which step in OSPF focuses on verifying the multiarea implementation?
- A: Step 1
- B: Step 2
- C: Step 3
- D: Step 4
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D
Q1256: What does OSPF rely on to ensure optimal network performance in a multiarea design?
- A: LSA propagation
- B: Subnet masks
- C: IP addressing plan
- D: Summarization
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C
Q1257: Fill in the blank: The _______ topology is used to create multiple areas in OSPF.
- A: ring
- B: hierarchical
- C: mesh
- D: star
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B
Q1258: What does summarization help with in OSPF?
- A: Simplifying configuration
- B: Reducing routing table size
- C: Increasing network speed
- D: Improving security
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B
Q1259: Which type of LSAs are generated inside each area in OSPF?
- A: Type 1 and Type 2
- B: Type 3 and Type 5
- C: Type 1 and Type 3
- D: Type 2 and Type 4
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A
Q1260: In OSPF, which type of LSA is used for advertising routes between areas?
- A: Type 1
- B: Type 2
- C: Type 3
- D: Type 5
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C