Alcatel-Lucent NRS I – Interior Routing Protocols and High Availability — Question 22

What modes of authentication are supported for RIPv2 on the Alcatel-Lucent 7750 SR?

Answer options

• A. RIPv2 supports basic and MD5 authentication only.
• B. RIPv2 supports password and MD5 authentication only.
• C. RIPv2 does not support authentication, password and MD5 authentication.
• D. RIPv2 does not support authentication.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because RIPv2 does not have any authentication mechanisms, including password or MD5. Options A and B incorrectly suggest that RIPv2 supports certain types of authentication. Option D is also incorrect as it does not clarify that RIPv2 does not support any form of authentication.