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Which two statements correctly describe distance-vector routing protocols? (Choose two)

The correct answer is A. they specify the next hop toward the destination subnet E. they use a variety of metrics to identify the distance to a destination network. Distance-vector routing protocols determine the best path to a destination by exchanging routing tables with neighbors and specify the next hop based on various metrics to identify the 'distance'.

Submitted by asante_acc· Mar 5, 2026IP Connectivity

Question

Which two statements correctly describe distance-vector routing protocols? (Choose two)

Options

  • Athey specify the next hop toward the destination subnet
  • Bthey require quick network convergence to support normal operations
  • Cthey generate a complete topology of the network
  • Dthey update other devices on the network when one device detects a topogy chage
  • Ethey use a variety of metrics to identify the distance to a destination network.

How the community answered

(47 responses)
  • A
    87% (41)
  • B
    6% (3)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    4% (2)

Why each option

Distance-vector routing protocols determine the best path to a destination by exchanging routing tables with neighbors and specify the next hop based on various metrics to identify the 'distance'.

Athey specify the next hop toward the destination subnetCorrect

Distance-vector protocols inherently calculate the next-hop router that packets should take to reach a destination subnet by determining the best direction (vector) and distance.

Bthey require quick network convergence to support normal operations

Distance-vector protocols, particularly older ones like RIP, are known for slower convergence times compared to link-state protocols due to issues like count-to-infinity.

Cthey generate a complete topology of the network

Distance-vector protocols do not build a complete topology map of the network; instead, each router maintains only its own routing table, learning paths from its immediate neighbors.

Dthey update other devices on the network when one device detects a topogy chage

Distance-vector protocols propagate topology changes hop-by-hop to their neighbors, rather than immediately updating all other devices across the entire network.

Ethey use a variety of metrics to identify the distance to a destination network.Correct

Distance-vector routing protocols utilize various metrics, such as hop count (RIP) or a composite metric (EIGRP) considering bandwidth, delay, reliability, and load, to quantify the 'distance' to a destination network.

Concept tested: Distance-vector routing protocol characteristics

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/ios-xml/ios/iproute_rip/configuration/15-mt/rip-15-mt-book/rip-cfg-ip-rout.html

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