engineering computer science MCQ #525

A network uses the distance-vector routing protocol. If a router receives a routing update with a metric of 16, what does it indicate?

engineering computer science MCQ #525

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A network uses the distance-vector routing protocol. If a router receives a routing update with a metric of 16, what does it indicate?

    • A) The destination is unreachable
    • B) The destination is 16 hops away
    • C) The destination is 15 hops away
    • D) The routing update is invalid

    Answer: The destination is unreachable

    Explanation: In distance-vector routing, a metric of 16 typically indicates that the destination is unreachable, as it is considered infinity.