Question

A network engineer runs OSPF on all routers in a campus network. Between the core router and a remote building router, two paths exist: Path 1 traverses a single 1 Gbps fiber link, and Path 2 traverses three 10 Gbps links in series. Assuming default OSPF cost calculations and no manual cost adjustments, which path will OSPF choose to reach the remote building, and why?

Accepted Answer

Path 2, because its cumulative cost is lower due to the higher-bandwidth links

Answer

Path 2, because it has more hops and OSPF prefers longer paths for load distribution

Answer

Path 1, because OSPF always selects the path with the fewest router hops

Answer

Path 1, because a single physical link is always preferred over multiple links