Which statement is true about the routing table?

The routing table (Routing Information Base - RIB) is a logical database that resides solely within the Routing Engine, which is part of the control plane. Its function is to collect, process, and select the best routes without directly participating in packet forwarding.

The routing table exists only in the control plane; the forwarding table (FIB) is the one replicated to both control and forwarding planes.

While the routing table does contain both active and inactive routes, the statement that it exists solely in the control plane is a fundamental architectural truth about its location.

The routing table is stored in the Routing Engine's RAM for active processing, not on compact flash, which is used for persistent storage of system files and configuration.