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

question 65

Multiple Choice

A company is using OSPF between its HQ location and a branch office. HQ is assigned area 0 and the branch office is assigned 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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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold in a company, including material and labor costs.

Cost of Goods Manufactured

The total production cost of goods completed during a specific accounting period, including raw materials, labor, and overhead.

Finished Goods

Products that have completed the manufacturing process and are ready for sale to customers.

Transportation Costs

Expenses associated with the movement of goods or materials from one location to another.