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Q. What is the function of a Type 2 LSA in OSPF?

  • (A) Describes router links within an area
  • (B) Describes the network and the routers attached to it
  • (C) Advertises routes between areas
  • (D) Provides external routes to OSPF

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Q. Which OSPF LSA type is generated by an Area Border Router (ABR) to advertise routes between areas?

  • (A) Type 3 LSA
  • (B) Type 1 LSA
  • (C) Type 2 LSA
  • (D) Type 5 LSA

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Q. What is the purpose of a Type 4 LSA in OSPF?

  • (A) Describes network topology
  • (B) Advertises ASBR location information
  • (C) Describes external routes
  • (D) Provides default route updates

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Q. Which LSA type is used to advertise external routes in OSPF?

  • (A) Type 1
  • (B) Type 3
  • (C) Type 5
  • (D) Type 7

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Q. Which LSA type is specific to NSSA (Not-So-Stubby Area)?

  • (A) Type 3
  • (B) Type 5
  • (C) Type 7
  • (D) Type 4

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Q. What is the primary purpose of OSPF area segmentation?

  • (A) To improve security
  • (B) To reduce routing overhead and improve scalability
  • (C) To increase packet delivery time
  • (D) To prevent router communication

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Q. Which type of OSPF area does not accept external LSAs (Type 5)?

  • (A) Backbone Area
  • (B) Stub Area
  • (C) NSSA
  • (D) Transit Area

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Q. What is a Totally Stubby Area in OSPF?

  • (A) An area that blocks only Type 5 LSAs
  • (B) An area that blocks both Type 3 and Type 5 LSAs
  • (C) An area that allows all LSA types
  • (D) An area that allows only Type 7 LSAs

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Q. Which area type allows external routes but does not receive Type 5 LSAs directly?

  • (A) Stub Area
  • (B) NSSA (Not-So-Stubby Area)
  • (C) Totally Stubby Area
  • (D) Backbone Area

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Q. Which OSPF authentication type uses a password sent in clear text?

  • (A) Simple Password
  • (B) MD5 Authentication
  • (C) SHA Authentication
  • (D) No Authentication

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