A Company Is Using OSPF Between Its HQ Location and a Branch

question 41

Multiple Choice

A company is using OSPF between its HQ location and a branch office. HQ is assigned to area 0, and the branch office is assigned to area 1. The company purchases a second branch office, but due to circuit delays to HQ, it decides to connect the new branch office to the existing branch office as a temporary measure. The new branch office is assigned to area 2. Which OSPF configuration enables all three locations to exchange routes?

• A) The existing branch office must be configured as a stub area
• B) A virtual link must be configured between the new branch office and HQ
• C) A sham link must be configured between the new branch office and HQ
• D) The new branch office must be configured as a stub area

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