350-501 Networking Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are required for successful operation of OSPFv3 in an IPv6 service provider network?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that OSPFv3 authentication is mandatory, but it is optional and uses IPsec AH/ESP headers, not the simple authentication mechanisms of OSPFv2.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Interface activation with 'ipv6 ospf <process> area <area>'
OSPFv3 requires interface-level activation using the 'ipv6 ospf <process> area <area>' command to enable the OSPFv3 process on a specific interface and associate it with an area. Without this, the interface will not participate in OSPFv3 neighbor discovery or routing updates, even if the process is configured globally.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Interface activation with 'ipv6 ospf <process> area <area>'
Why this is correct
Each interface must be explicitly activated for OSPFv3.
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OSPFv3 process configuration with router-id
Why this is correct
A router-id is required for the OSPFv3 process.
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IPv6 unicast routing enabled globally
Why this is correct
IPv6 routing must be enabled to forward IPv6 packets.
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OSPFv3 authentication configured
Why it's wrong here
Authentication is optional and not required for basic operation.
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OSPFv3 LSA type 9 for link-local addresses
Why it's wrong here
LSA type 9 is automatically generated, not a configuration requirement.
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