Routing Protocols

Question 1

RIP

Answer 1

Routing Information Protocol
-IGP
-Distance vector protocol that uses hop count (15 max)

Question 2

OSPF

Answer 2

Open Shortest Path First
-IGP
-Link State protocol based on link speed

Question 3

IS-IS

Answer 3

Intermediate System to Intermediate System
-IGP
-Link state like OSPF but not as popular

Question 4

EIGRP

Answer 4

Enhance Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
-IGP
-Hybrid of distance vector and link state protocols that uses bandwidth AND delay.
-Cisco proprietary

Question 5

BGP

Answer 5

Border Gateway Protocol
-EGP
-Path vector protocol that uses the number of autonomous system hops instead of router hops