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What type of packets are exchanged by routers running OSPF to convey routing information?
What type of packets are exchanged by routers running OSPF to convey routing information?
- Control packets
- Routing packets
- Link-state packets (correct)
- Data packets
Which OSPF database is responsible for creating the neighbor table?
Which OSPF database is responsible for creating the neighbor table?
- Link-state database
- Adjacency database (correct)
- Forwarding database
- Topology database
How does OSPF build the topology table?
How does OSPF build the topology table?
- By random selection
- Using results of Dijkstra SPF algorithm calculations (correct)
- Based on routing table entries
- By exchanging link-state update packets
What type of algorithm does OSPF use to calculate the shortest path to a destination?
What type of algorithm does OSPF use to calculate the shortest path to a destination?
Where are OSPF tables like LSDB and forwarding database maintained?
Where are OSPF tables like LSDB and forwarding database maintained?
Which database is used by OSPF to place the best routes for routing?
Which database is used by OSPF to place the best routes for routing?
What is the first step completed by OSPF routers in the link-state routing process?
What is the first step completed by OSPF routers in the link-state routing process?
What type of packets do OSPF-enabled routers send out to determine if neighbors are present on the links?
What type of packets do OSPF-enabled routers send out to determine if neighbors are present on the links?
What information do Link-State Advertisements (LSAs) exchanged by routers in OSPF contain?
What information do Link-State Advertisements (LSAs) exchanged by routers in OSPF contain?
What does the Link State Database (LSDB) hold in an OSPF-enabled router?
What does the Link State Database (LSDB) hold in an OSPF-enabled router?
After receiving LSAs, what do OSPF-enabled routers do to maintain routing information?
After receiving LSAs, what do OSPF-enabled routers do to maintain routing information?
What is the purpose of executing the SPF algorithm in OSPF?
What is the purpose of executing the SPF algorithm in OSPF?
In OSPF, which routers are referred to as Area Border Routers?
In OSPF, which routers are referred to as Area Border Routers?
What determines whether a route will be inserted into the IP routing table in OSPF?
What determines whether a route will be inserted into the IP routing table in OSPF?
What routing feature does OSPF utilize to enhance efficiency and scalability?
What routing feature does OSPF utilize to enhance efficiency and scalability?
What is the best practice recommendation regarding OSPF areas?
What is the best practice recommendation regarding OSPF areas?
What type of OSPF implementation involves routers in different areas connecting to area 0?
What type of OSPF implementation involves routers in different areas connecting to area 0?
