Routing TCP/IP

Which network address represents a default route?

0.0.0.0/0

Why are routers known as neighbors or peers?

Because they exchange routing information.

Which router protocol type shares routing information within the autonomous system (AS)?

Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP).

What are routers that belong to the same autonomous system (AS) called?

Interior neighbors.

When using multipath routing and multiple routes are available for a single destination address, how does the router make the route selection?

It selects the route with the highest precedence.

Which of the following is a characteristic of static routing?

Static systems do not operate well in an environment of rapid growth or change.

On which network type is a static route best used?

Stub routing.

What can cause routing loops in the flat router architecture?

The router receives data packets before it receives routing information, causing the router to generate additional address-request messages for routing information.

A router makes its packet forwarding decision based on what information?

The router's routing table.

Distance Vector Algorithms (DVA) operate in which manner?

They advertise their routing tables to directly connected neighbor routers.