Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
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
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A
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
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A
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
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A
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
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A
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
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A
Q796: Which routing protocol is known for slower convergence compared to modern protocols?
- A: RIP
- B: OSPF
- C: EIGRP
- D: BGP
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A
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
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A
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
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A
Q799: Fill in the blank: Convergence is both ___________ and independent.
- A: collaborative
- B: static
- C: fixed
- D: manual
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A
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
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B