Networking Fundamentals — Question 33

Which metric does Routing Information Protocol (RIP) use to determine the least costly route?

Answer options

• A. Delay
• B. Host ID
• C. Hop count
• D. Interface

Correct answer: C

Explanation

RIP uses hop count as its primary metric to determine the least costly route, with a maximum limit of 15 hops. The other options, such as delay, host ID, and interface, are not metrics that RIP relies on for routing decisions.