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CCNP EIGRP maximum hop count Practice Question
What is the maximum hop count for EIGRP?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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255
EIGRP supports a maximum hop count of 255. Unlike RIP, which has a limit of 15 hops, EIGRP can scale to larger networks. The hop count is used as one component in the composite metric, but it is rarely the limiting factor in practice.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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15
Why it's wrong here
15 is the maximum hop count for RIP, not EIGRP.
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255
Why this is correct
Correct. EIGRP supports a maximum hop count of 255.
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100
Why it's wrong here
100 is not the maximum hop count for EIGRP; it incorrectly suggests a lower limit.
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16
Why it's wrong here
16 is the unreachable hop count for RIP, not applicable to EIGRP.
Visual reference
Quick reference
Routing Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Metric | Max Hops | Algorithm | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIP v2 | Hop count | 15 | Bellman-Ford | Distance vector |
| OSPF | Cost (bandwidth) | Unlimited | Dijkstra (SPF) | Link state |
| EIGRP | Composite metric | Unlimited | DUAL | Hybrid |
| IS-IS | Cost | Unlimited | Dijkstra | Link state |
| BGP | Policy / attributes | Unlimited | Path vector | Path vector |
RIP's 15-hop limit makes it unsuitable for large networks. OSPF and EIGRP dominate modern enterprise deployments.
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