What is Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)?

Networking - Quiz(MCQ)

security algorithm for emails

security algorithm for ethernet

security algorithm for usb communication

security algorithm for wireless networks

Correct Answer : Option (D) : security algorithm for wireless networks

Explanation : WEP is a security algorithm for wireless network which intended to provide data confidentiality comparable to that of traditional wired networks. It was introduced in 1997.

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Q .

EIGRP uses the ____________ algorithm for finding shortest path.

DUAL

SPF

Linkstat

Djikstra’s

Correct Answer : Option (A) : DUAL

Explanation : EIGRP uses the DUAL algorithm for finding shortest path. DUAL stands for diffusing update algorithm and it is used to prevent routing loops by recalculating routes globally.

Q .

Administrative distance for external EIGRP route is _______

100

170

135

190

Correct Answer : Option (B) : 170

Explanation : Routers use the metric of administrative distance to select the best path when there are different routes to the same destination from two different routing protocols as it is a measure of reliability of routing protocols. Administrative distance for external EIGRP is 170.