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350-401 Practice Question: Which two statements about EIGRP stub routing are…
Which two statements about EIGRP stub routing are true? (Choose two.)
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Why each option matters
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A stub router advertises only connected and summary routes by default.
EIGRP stub routing limits the routes a stub router advertises, preventing it from being used as a transit router. Common stub types include connected, static, summary, and receive-only.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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A stub router advertises only connected and summary routes by default.
Why this is correct
Correct because the default stub setting (without keywords) advertises connected and summary routes.
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A stub router can still be used as a transit router for other EIGRP neighbors.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because stub routers are not used as transit routers; they only advertise specific routes and do not forward traffic for other networks.
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The 'eigrp stub' command is configured on the hub router in a hub-and-spoke topology.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because the 'eigrp stub' command is configured on the spoke (leaf) routers, not the hub.
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EIGRP stub routing reduces query scoping and improves convergence.
Why this is correct
Correct because stub routers do not propagate queries, limiting the query domain and speeding up convergence.
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A stub router can be configured with the 'receive-only' keyword to advertise all its routes.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because 'receive-only' prevents the stub router from advertising any routes; it only receives routes.
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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