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350-401 · Question #853

350-401 Question #853: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

OSPF is characterized by an Administrative Distance of 110, uses virtual links to connect partitioned backbone areas through non-backbone areas, and requires a process ID that is locally significant to the router (not shared between routers). EIGRP is characterized by requiring a

Submitted by jaden.t· Mar 6, 2026IP Connectivity – Compare and contrast routing protocols and their characteristics (CCNA 200-301 Domain 3)

Question

Drag and Drop Question Drag and drop the characteristics from the left onto the routing protocols they describe on the right. Answer:

Explanation

OSPF is characterized by an Administrative Distance of 110, uses virtual links to connect partitioned backbone areas through non-backbone areas, and requires a process ID that is locally significant to the router (not shared between routers). EIGRP is characterized by requiring an Autonomous System number to form neighbor relationships and exchange routing information, being classified as an Advanced Distance Vector (Hybrid) protocol, and using DUAL (Diffused Update Algorithm) to calculate loop-free shortest paths to destinations.

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#OSPF#EIGRP#Routing Protocols#Administrative Distance

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