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312-49 Question #348: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: OSPF. OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) is a link-state routing protocol used by routers to exchange routing information and determine the best path for packets. It is an interior gateway protocol (IGP) and is widely used in enterprise networks. BGP (not 'BPG' as listed in A) is also a r

Submitted by asante_acc· Apr 18, 2026Network Forensics

Question

Kimberly is studying to be an IT security analyst at a vocational school in her town. The school offers many different programming as well as networking languages. What networking protocol language should she learn that routers utilize?

Options

  • ABPG
  • BATM
  • COSPF
  • DUDP

Explanation

OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) is a link-state routing protocol used by routers to exchange routing information and determine the best path for packets. It is an interior gateway protocol (IGP) and is widely used in enterprise networks. BGP (not 'BPG' as listed in A) is also a routing protocol but is used between autonomous systems. ATM (B) is a network switching technology, not a routing protocol. UDP (D) is a transport-layer protocol, not a routing protocol. Of the listed options, OSPF is the correct answer.

Topics

#Networking protocols#Routing#OSPF#Network infrastructure

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