Because EIGRP Is Protocol-Independent, It Cannot Use Existing Transport Layer

question 39

Multiple Choice

Because EIGRP is protocol-independent, it cannot use existing Transport layer protocols to carry its various packet types. Instead, Cisco developed an entirely new layer 4 protocol, the ____, for use by EIGRP.

• A) Protocol Dependent Modules (PDM)
• B) Reliable Transport Protocol (RTP)
• C) Neighbor discovery and maintenance
• D) Diffusing Update Algorithm (DUAL)

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