What is routing algorithm used by OSPF routing protocol?

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What is routing algorithm used by OSPF routing protocol?

Answer: D. Link state — OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) is an interior gateway protocol that uses the link state routing algorithm. It maintains a complete topology map of the…

  1. A.

    Distance vector

  2. B.

    Flooding

  3. C.

    Path vector

  4. D.

    Link state

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Correct answer: D

OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) is an interior gateway protocol that uses the link state routing algorithm. It maintains a complete topology map of the network and calculates the shortest path using Dijkstra's algorithm, distinguishing it from distance vector protocols like RIP.

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