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350-501 Networking Practice Question

An OSPF network is configured with RSVP-TE. Which OSPF extension is used to advertise TE link attributes such as bandwidth and administrative group?

Answer choices

Why each option matters

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Correct answer & explanation

OSPF Type 10 Opaque LSA

OSPF TE extensions use Opaque LSAs (Type 9, 10, 11) to carry TE information. Type 10 (area-local) is commonly used for TE.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • OSPF Type 10 Opaque LSA

    Why this is correct

    Type 10 Opaque LSA carries TE information.

  • OSPF Type 1 LSA

    Why it's wrong here

    Type 1 is router LSA, not for TE.

  • OSPF Type 5 LSA

    Why it's wrong here

    Type 5 is AS-external LSA.

  • OSPF Type 7 LSA

    Why it's wrong here

    Type 7 is for NSSA.

Visual reference

R1 R2 R3 R4 10 100 10 100 OSPF picks R1→R2→R4 (cost 20) over R1→R3→R4 (cost 200)

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