Practice Link-State Routing Protocols: A Global Perspective - 6.1.2 | Module 6: Routing Protocols and Internet Architecture | Computer Network
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does an LSA contain?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what information is crucial for discovering network topology.

Question 2

Easy

What does the Hello Protocol do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider processes for maintaining neighbor relationships.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a Link-State Advertisement (LSA)?

  • To calculate routing paths
  • To share link-state information
  • To discover neighbors

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the role of LSAs in network communication.

Question 2

True or False: Distance-Vector protocols converge faster than Link-State protocols.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the mechanisms behind convergence.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a scenario in which a router on a Link-State network fails. Discuss the steps that will occur from the failure to network convergence.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Trace how information flows from failure detection to convergence.

Question 2

In a complex network using OSPF, identify and discuss the implications of adding a new router.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how each router reacts to new information.

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