Question 240
An OSPF deployment uses reference bandwidth 1000 Mbps. A Gigabit interface has a 1-Gb speed and a 100-Mb interface has a 100-Mb speed. Which default cost relation follows from that reference, ignoring minimum-clamp issues?
Explanation
Correct Answer
OSPF interface cost commonly derives from reference bandwidth divided by interface bandwidth. 1000/1000 yields 1 and 1000/100 yields 10 for this setup.
Incorrect Answers
Reference bandwidth sets the numerator; it is not simply used as every interface's cost regardless of link speed.
Router ID distinguishes routers and can break some election ties; it does not determine OSPF cost derived from bandwidth settings.
The lower-bandwidth link generally receives a higher path cost, so reversing 1 and 10 contradicts the stated reference/bandwidth calculation.





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