CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 33

A router running EIGRP has learned the same route from two different paths. Which parameter does the router use to select the best path?

Answer options

• A. as-path
• B. administrative distance
• C. metric
• D. cost

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, metric, as EIGRP uses this value to evaluate and choose the best route among multiple options. The other options, such as administrative distance and as-path, are not applicable in this context, as they pertain to different routing protocols or metrics.