In This Network Presented in the Following Exhibit, Traffic Destined

question 475

Multiple Choice

In this network presented in the following exhibit, traffic destined for 10.1.3.1 arrives at P4S-R5. Which path will be taken by the traffic from here and why?

• A) It will take the path P4S-R3, P4S-R2, P4S-R1, because OSPF always prefers paths within an area.
• B) It will not take any path; the traffic will be dropped because P4S-R2 is in a different autonomous system than P4S-R1 or P4S-R3.
• C) It will take the path the path P4S-R4, P4S-R3, P4S-R2, P4S-R1, because this is the lowest cost path.
• D) It will not take any path; the traffic will be dropped because the summary (type 3) LSA advertised by P4S-R1 into area 1 will not be readvertised back into area 0.

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Definitions:

Indifferent

Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned or showing a lack of preference between two or more possibilities.

External Events

Occurrences outside of an individual's or organization's control that can have significant impacts on their actions, decisions, or performance.

Stoic

Pertaining to Stoicism, an ancient Greek philosophy that teaches virtue, wisdom, and endurance as the means to a tranquil and virtuous life.

Stoicism

Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions.