350-501 Networking Practice Question
Which IS-IS metric type is required for traffic engineering and segment routing?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Wide metrics
IS-IS wide metrics (TLV 22 and 135) use 24-bit or 32-bit values, allowing higher link costs needed for TE. Narrow metrics are limited to 6 bits.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Narrow metrics
Why it's wrong here
Narrow metrics are limited to 63, insufficient for TE.
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Wide metrics
Why this is correct
Wide metrics support larger values and are used for TE and segment routing.
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Extended metrics
Why it's wrong here
The correct term is wide metrics.
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Default metrics
Why it's wrong here
Default metrics are narrow.
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