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N10-009 · Question #498

Which of the following uses the longest prefix match to determine an exit interface?

The correct answer is C. Routing table. A routing table uses the longest prefix match (most specific subnet mask) to determine the best path and exit interface for forwarding IP packets. ARP table maps IP addresses to MAC addresses, not used for route selection. MAC address table is used by switches to forward frames…

Submitted by minji_kr· Mar 6, 2026Networking Concepts

Question

Which of the following uses the longest prefix match to determine an exit interface?

Options

  • AARP table
  • BMAC address table
  • CRouting table
  • DNetstat table

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    7% (2)
  • C
    86% (25)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

A routing table uses the longest prefix match (most specific subnet mask) to determine the best path and exit interface for forwarding IP packets. ARP table maps IP addresses to MAC addresses, not used for route selection. MAC address table is used by switches to forward frames based on MAC addresses, not IP routes. Netstat table shows active connections and ports, not used for routing decisions. Longest prefix match is a routing principle applied within the routing table.

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