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300-410 Practice Question: The default BGP update timer interval in Cisco…
What is the default BGP update timer interval in Cisco IOS-XE?
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30 seconds for eBGP, 0 seconds for iBGP
BGP does not have a fixed update timer like RIP; updates are triggered by changes, but the default minimum route advertisement interval (MRAI) is 30 seconds for eBGP and 0 seconds for iBGP.
Answer analysis
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30 seconds for eBGP, 0 seconds for iBGP
Why this is correct
Correct. The MRAI timer defaults to 30 seconds for eBGP and 0 for iBGP.
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60 seconds for both eBGP and iBGP
Why it's wrong here
This is not the default MRAI.
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5 seconds for eBGP, 15 seconds for iBGP
Why it's wrong here
These values are incorrect.
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0 seconds for eBGP, 30 seconds for iBGP
Why it's wrong here
This is the reverse of the correct default.
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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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