| 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 internetwork. |
| 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 internetwork? |
| 20: | What is an autonomous system? |
| 21: | What is the difference between an IGP and an EGP? |