CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 777

Which of the following protocols would enable a company to upgrade its internet connection by acquiring its own public IP prefixes and autonomous system number?

Answer options

• A. EIGRP
• B. BGP
• C. IPv6
• D. MPLS

Correct answer: B

Explanation

BGP, or Border Gateway Protocol, is specifically designed for exchanging routing information between autonomous systems on the internet, making it the right choice for acquiring public IP prefixes and an AS number. EIGRP is an interior gateway protocol used within an autonomous system, while IPv6 refers to the latest version of the Internet Protocol, and MPLS is a technique for speeding up network traffic flow but does not deal with IP prefixes directly.