H12-811_V1-0 practice question 31 of 35

Which of the following network types does OSPF support?

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Answer options
A: Broadcast. Correct answer
B: Point-to-Point. Correct answer
C: Non-Broadcast Multi-Access (NBMA). Correct answer
D: Point-to-Multipoint. Correct answer
Correct Answer:
A. Broadcast.; B. Point-to-Point.; C. Non-Broadcast Multi-Access (NBMA).; D. Point-to-Multipoint.
Explanation

OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) is designed to be flexible and operate over various underlying network topologies. To optimize its operation, it defines several network types. The standard OSPF network types supported by vendors like Huawei include Broadcast (e.g., Ethernet), Point-to-Point (e.g., serial links), Non-Broadcast Multi-Access (NBMA) (e.g., Frame Relay), and Point-to-Multipoint. Each type alters OSPF's behavior regarding neighbor discovery (e.g., using multicast or unicast Hellos) and the election of a Designated Router (DR) and Backup Designated Router (BDR).

Why Incorrect

All options are correct; therefore, no options are incorrect.

References

1. Huawei HCIA-Datacom V1.0 Training Material. (2020). Chapter 10: OSPF Basics. This chapter explicitly lists and describes the common OSPF network types: Broadcast, NBMA, Point-to-Point (P2P), and Point-to-Multipoint (P2MP).

2. Moy, J. (1998). RFC 2328 - OSPF Version 2. The Internet Society. Section 1.2, "Architectural constants," and Section 9, "The Interface Data Structure," define the different OSPF interface types, which correspond to these network types.

3. Huawei HedEx Documentation for VRP. OSPF Configuration Guide. The guide details how to configure OSPF interfaces and specifies the available network types, including broadcast, nbma, p2p, and p2mp.

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