Question
1. Explain how a packet is encapsulated and decapsulated as it moves from source to destination across a network.
2. Clarify when you would use a straight-through cable and a crossover cable on a LAN interface, including listing the category of device to device connections for which each is used.
3. Elucidate when static routing might be preferred over dynamic routing. Be sure to include examples.
4. What are primary enhancements that are included in RIPv2 that were not part of RIPv1? In a few words describe the enhancements and types of networks that need them.
5. Explain in detail when a Null0 summary route would be automatically included by EIGRP. Why is this done?
6. What are the three criteria by priority that OSPF uses to elect a DR/BDR? Describe how these criteria are used in the election method.
7. What is purpose of the link-state database? Clarify the process a link-state protocol goes through to build and process it.
8. A router has routes to following four networks in its routing table: 192.168.65.0/22, 192.168.68.0/22, 192.168.72.0/22, and 192.168.78.0/22. What would be summary route to these networks? Show your work including the steps you take for a chance at partial credit.