Nokia Certified Associate – Digital Operations — Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why BGP is used as the routing protocol in the data center?

Answer options

• A. It is more efficient than link-state protocols like IS-IS and OSPF.
• B. BGP neighbors automatically discover each other.
• C. It is a well understood and mature routing protocol.
• D. It supports both IPv4 and IPv6.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because BGP is generally considered less efficient than link-state protocols like IS-IS and OSPF in terms of convergence and resource usage. Options B, C, and D accurately describe BGP's features, including its automatic neighbor discovery, maturity, and support for both IPv4 and IPv6.