CISA · Question #454
An organization has alternative links in its wide area network (WAN) to provide redundancy. However, each time there is a problem with a link, network administrators have to update the configuration t
The correct answer is C. Configure a non-proprietary routing protocol. Deploying a standards-based dynamic routing protocol (for example, OSPF) lets routers automatically discover and advertise link status. When one WAN link fails, the routing tables converge and traffic is rerouted over the backup path without manual intervention, providing seamles
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An organization has alternative links in its wide area network (WAN) to provide redundancy. However, each time there is a problem with a link, network administrators have to update the configuration to divert traffic to the other link. Which of the following would be an IS auditor’s BEST recommendation?
Options
- AReduce the number of alternative links
- BImplement a load-balancing mechanism
- CConfigure a non-proprietary routing protocol
- DImplement an exterior routing protocol
How the community answered
(62 responses)- A8% (5)
- B5% (3)
- C71% (44)
- D16% (10)
Explanation
Deploying a standards-based dynamic routing protocol (for example, OSPF) lets routers automatically discover and advertise link status. When one WAN link fails, the routing tables converge and traffic is rerouted over the backup path without manual intervention, providing seamless redundancy.
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