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Browse all 10 practice questions covering IP Routing & Protocols for the CCNA certification exam. Answers are intentionally hidden on this page so you can self-test first before checking results in quiz mode.
- Question 1IP Connectivity
What is the purpose of a default route (0.0.0.0/0) in a routing table?
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Which symbol in a Cisco routing table indicates a directly connected network?
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A router has the following routes in its routing table: - 10.1.0.0/16 via 192.168.1.1 - 10.1.1.0/24 via 192.168.1.2 - 10.1.1.128/25 via 192.168.1.3 A packet arrives destined for 10.1.1.200. Which next-hop will the router use?
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What happens when a router cannot find a matching entry in its routing table for a destination IP address and no default route exists?
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Which type of static route uses the outgoing interface as the next hop?
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Which routing protocol has the lowest default administrative distance?
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Which command creates a default static route for IPv4?
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What command verifies the routing table on a Cisco router?
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If a router learns the same destination via OSPF (AD 110) and EIGRP (AD 90), which route is installed?
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What is the administrative distance of an OSPF-learned route on a Cisco router?
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Key Routing Concepts for CCNA
CCNA Routing Exam Tips
IP Routing & Protocols questions in CCNA are typically scenario-based. Focus on network fundamentals, IP connectivity, security basics, and automation concepts. Priority concepts: routing, ospf, static route, default route, administrative distance, routing table.
What CCNA Expects
- Anchor your answer in choose the configuration that correctly applies to the described network topology and requirements.
- Routing scenarios for CCNA are frequently mapped to Domain 3 (25%), so read the objective carefully before picking controls or architecture.
- Expect multi-topic scenarios where Routing interacts with routing, switching, security, or automation patterns rather than appearing as an isolated question.
- When two options are both technically valid, prefer the choice that best aligns with the exam's operational scope (Associate) and vendor best practices.
High-Value Routing Concepts
- Know the core Routing building blocks cold: routing, ospf, static route, default route.
- Review the edge-case features and limits for administrative distance, routing table; these details are commonly used to differentiate answer choices.
- Practice service-integration reasoning: how Routing pairs with IP Addressing, OSPF, Inter-VLAN Routing in real deployment patterns.
- For CCNA, explain why the chosen Routing design meets reliability, security, and cost expectations better than the alternatives.
Common CCNA Traps
- Watch for confusing similar protocols or mixing Layer 2 and Layer 3 behavior.
- Questions in IP Connectivity often include distractors that look correct for Routing but violate security policy, convergence, or redundancy requirements.
- Avoid picking options purely by feature name; validate data path, failure handling, and governance impact before answering.
- If the prompt hints at automation or repeatability, eliminate manual-only operational answers first.
Fast Review Checklist
- Can you compare at least two Routing implementation paths and justify which one best fits the scenario?
- Can you map the chosen answer back to IP Connectivity (25%) outcomes for CCNA?
- Can you explain security and access boundaries for Routing without relying on default-open assumptions?
- Can you describe how Routing integrates with IP Addressing and OSPF during failure, scaling, and monitoring events?