CompTIA Network+ Practice Questions: Routing

5 free, exam-style CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) practice questions covering Routing. Each question shows the correct answer and a clear explanation. Ready for the real thing? Take the full timed quiz below.

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Q1. Which routing protocol uses hop count as its metric?

A.OSPF
B.EIGRP
C.RIP✓ Correct
D.BGP

Explanation: RIP (Routing Information Protocol) uses hop count with a max of 15. Learn more.

Q2. What is the administrative distance of a static route by default in Cisco routers?

A.0
B.1✓ Correct
C.90
D.110

Explanation: A static route typically has an administrative distance of 1. A directly connected route has an AD of 0. Lower AD values are preferred by the router. Learn more.

Q3. Which routing protocol is an Exterior Gateway Protocol (EGP) used to exchange routing information between different autonomous systems on the internet?

A.OSPF
B.RIP
C.EIGRP
D.BGP✓ Correct

Explanation: BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is the standard EGP used to route traffic across the internet by exchanging reachability information between autonomous systems (AS). Learn more.

Q4. What is the default Administrative Distance (AD) of an OSPF route?

A.90
B.100
C.110✓ Correct
D.120

Explanation: On Cisco equipment, the default Administrative Distance for OSPF is 110. RIP is 120, EIGRP is 90, and Static Routes are 1. Learn more.

Q5. Which route is used when no more specific route matches a destination?

A.Default route✓ Correct
B.Host route only
C.Loopback route
D.Blackhole route only

Explanation: A default route is the fallback path for traffic that does not match a more specific route. Learn more.