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Explain the difference between dynamic routes and static routes in terms of resource usage.
Dynamic routes cost you in terms of router CPU processes and bandwidth on the network links, whereas static routes do not use them.
What happens to a packet if its destination is not known by the router's routing table?
The packet is sent to the default route.
Explain the concept of Administrative Distance (AD) in routing.
Administrative Distance is a value used by routers to determine the best path when there are multiple routes to the same destination from different routing protocols.
How does a router decide which route to install in the routing table when there are multiple paths to the same destination?
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In the context of routing protocols, what is the purpose of Metric?
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Which routing protocol will select the route based on Administrative Distance (AD) rather than Metric?
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What does the term 'routing' refer to in computer networks?
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Define 'routing protocol' and provide an example.
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What is an 'Autonomous System' in networking?
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Differentiate between 'routed protocol' and 'routing protocol'.
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Explain the concept of 'administrative distance' in routing.
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What is the purpose of a 'default route' in routing?
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What is the main difference between Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) and Exterior Gateway Protocol (EGP)?
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What is the significance of the maximum hop count in RIP and IGRP?
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What is the primary difference in the metric calculation between RIP, IGRP, and OSPF?
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What is the purpose of a static route in routing?
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Explain the difference between a dynamic route and a static route.
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How does a routing protocol select the best route to a destination network?
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