Question

A router running OSPFv2 has learned two paths to the 10.50.0.0/16 network. Path 1 traverses three Gigabit Ethernet links (each cost 1). Path 2 traverses a single Fast Ethernet link (cost 10). Both paths are within the same OSPF area, and the reference bandwidth is left at its default. Which path will OSPF install in the routing table, and why?

Accepted Answer

Path 1, because its total accumulated cost of 3 is lower than Path 2's cost of 10

Answer

Path 2, because it uses fewer hops and OSPF prefers the shortest hop count

Answer

Path 2, because OSPF always prefers the path with the fewest number of router interfaces

Answer

Both paths, because OSPF load-balances across all links regardless of cost