Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q951: What does a link-state routing protocol build to represent the network topology?
- A: SPF Tree
- B: Routing Table
- C: Link-State Packet (LSP)
- D: Distance Vector Table
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Q952: Fill in the blank: Link-state routing protocols use the __________ algorithm to determine the shortest path.
- A: SPF
- B: Bellman-Ford
- C: Dijkstra
- D: Distance Vector
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A
Q953: What is one of the main advantages of link-state routing protocols over distance vector protocols?
- A: Fast Convergence
- B: Simple Configuration
- C: Lower Memory Requirements
- D: Periodic Updates
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A
Q954: Fill in the blank: Link-state routing protocols use a __________ design to allow better route aggregation.
- A: Hierarchical
- B: Flat
- C: Linear
- D: Distributed
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Q955: What happens when an LSP is received by a router in a link-state routing protocol?
- A: It is flooded out to all interfaces except the one it was received on
- B: It updates the routing table directly
- C: It is discarded if it's a duplicate
- D: It sends a confirmation to the neighbor
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A
Q956: Fill in the blank: Link-state routing protocols only send LSPs when there is a __________ in the topology.
- A: Change
- B: Periodic Update
- C: Configuration
- D: Neighbor Down
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A
Q957: What is a disadvantage of link-state routing protocols related to bandwidth?
- A: Flooding of LSPs can affect bandwidth
- B: Lower bandwidth usage
- C: No impact on bandwidth
- D: Minimal bandwidth usage
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Q958: Fill in the blank: The __________ is used by link-state routing protocols to keep the most current information in its database.
- A: Link-State Packet (LSP)
- B: Routing Table
- C: SPF Tree
- D: Distance Vector Table
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Q959: What strategy is used to minimize the impact on memory, CPU, and bandwidth in modern link-state routing protocols?
- A: Use and configuration of multiple areas
- B: Regularly update routing tables
- C: Use of distance vector algorithms
- D: Simplify the SPF algorithm
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Q960: Fill in the blank: Only __________ routers in the affected area receive LSPs and run the SPF algorithm during topology changes.
- A: Routers
- B: All routers
- C: Neighboring routers
- D: Core routers
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