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300-410 Practice Question: Protocols has the lowest default administrative…
Which of the following protocols has the lowest default administrative distance on a Cisco router?
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Why each option matters
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Connected
Connected routes have an AD of 0, which is the lowest. Static routes are 1, eBGP is 20, EIGRP internal is 90.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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eBGP
Why it's wrong here
eBGP default AD is 20.
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OSPF
Why it's wrong here
OSPF default AD is 110.
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Connected
Why this is correct
Connected routes have AD 0.
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EIGRP internal
Why it's wrong here
EIGRP internal default AD is 90.
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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