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300-410 Practice Question: Which TWO commands can be used to verify OSPFv2…
Which TWO commands can be used to verify OSPFv2 path selection and cost metrics on a Cisco IOS router? (Choose TWO.)
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show ip ospf interface
The 'show ip ospf interface' command displays the cost of the interface. The 'show ip route ospf' command shows the metric for each OSPF route. 'show ip ospf neighbor' does not show cost; 'traceroute' shows path but not OSPF cost; 'show ip protocols' shows process info but not per-route metrics.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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show ip ospf interface
Why this is correct
This command displays the OSPF cost assigned to each interface.
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show ip route ospf
Why this is correct
This command shows OSPF routes with their metric (cost) values.
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show ip ospf neighbor
Why it's wrong here
This shows neighbor states and router IDs, not cost metrics.
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traceroute
Why it's wrong here
Traceroute shows the path packets take but not OSPF cost values.
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show ip protocols
Why it's wrong here
This shows routing protocol timers and filters, not per-route metrics.
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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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