Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) — Question 1062

In which two ways does the routing protocol OSPF differ from EIGRP? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. OSPF provides shorter convergence time than EIGRP.
• B. OSPF supports only equal-cost load balancing EIGRP supports unequal-cost load balancing.
• C. OSPF is distance vector protocol. EIGRP is a link-state protocol.
• D. OSPF supports an unlimited number of hops EIGRP supports a maximum of 255 hops.
• E. OSPF supports unequal-cost load balancing EIGRP supports only equal-cost load balancing.

Correct answer: B, D

Explanation

The correct answers are B and D because OSPF only supports equal-cost load balancing, contrasting with EIGRP which allows for unequal-cost load balancing. Additionally, OSPF can support an unlimited number of hops, while EIGRP has a strict limit of 255 hops, making these distinctions significant.