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350-401 The default hold time multiplier for EIGRP? Practice Question
What is the default hold time multiplier for EIGRP?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the default hold time multiplier (3) versus the default hold time (15 seconds), causing candidates to confuse the multiplier with the actual hold time value or to mistakenly recall the default hello interval (5 seconds) as the multiplier.
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The default hold time multiplier for EIGRP is 3. This multiplier is applied to the hello interval to calculate the hold time (hold time = hello interval × multiplier). By default, EIGRP uses a hello interval of 5 seconds on most interfaces (or 60 seconds on low-speed NBMA interfaces), so the default hold time is 15 seconds (5 × 3) or 180 seconds (60 × 3).
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3
Why this is correct
Correct. The hold time is typically three times the hello interval, so the multiplier is 3.
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4
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The default multiplier is 3, not 4.
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5
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The default multiplier is 3.
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10
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The default multiplier is 3.
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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Last reviewed: Jun 24, 2026
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