Free NE Routing Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary function of a router in a network?

Accepted Answer

To route data packets between different networks

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To connect devices within the same local area network

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To assign IP addresses to devices

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To provide a wireless connection to devices

Question 2

Which protocol is used to exchange routing information between routers?

Accepted Answer

BGP

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HTTP

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FTP

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DNS

Question 3

What is the difference between static and dynamic routing?

Accepted Answer

Static routing requires manual updates, while dynamic routing updates automatically

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Static routing is faster, while dynamic routing is slower

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Static routing uses BGP, while dynamic routing uses OSPF

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Static routing is only used for private networks, while dynamic routing is used for public networks

Question 4

Which routing protocol uses a distance-vector algorithm?

Accepted Answer

EIGRP

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OSPF

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BGP

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IS-IS

Question 5

What does the term "routing table" refer to?

Accepted Answer

A table used by routers to determine the best path for forwarding packets

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A table that lists all IP addresses in a network

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A table that shows the physical layout of a network

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A table that records user access to network resources