| 1 | What is a routing protocol? |
| 2 | What basic procedures should a routing algorithm perform? |
| 3 | Why do routing protocols use metrics? |
| 4 | What is convergence time? |
| 5 | What is load balancing? Name four different types of load balancing. |
| 6 | What is a distance vector routing protocol? |
| 7 | Name several problems associated with distance vector protocols. |
| 8 | What are neighbors? |
| 9 | What is the purpose of route invalidation timers? |
| 10 | Explain the difference between simple split horizon and split horizon with poisoned reverse. |
| 11 | What is the counting-to-infinity problem, and how can it be controlled? |
| 12 | What are holddown timers, and how do they work? |
| 13 | What are the differences between distance vector and link state routing protocols? |
| 14 | What is the purpose of a topological database? |
| 15 | Explain the basic steps involved in converging a link state network. |
| 16 | Why are sequence numbers important in link state protocols? |
| 17 | What purpose does aging serve in a link state protocol? |
| 18 | Explain how an SPF algorithm works. |
| 19 | How do areas benefit a link state network? |
| 20 | What is an autonomous system? |
| 21 | What is the difference between an IGP and an EGP? |