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Which route would be preferred?

R1 and R2 are ASBRs in the same area, each with an equal cost external path to the same
external network prefix. R1 advertises an external route into OSPF with a Type 1 metric. R2
advertises an external route into OSPF with a Type 2 metric.
Which route would be preferred?

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A.
R1’s route is preferred because Type 1 metrics take into account the external cost only.

B.
R1’s route is preferred because Type 1 metrics take into account the internal and external cost.

C.
R2’s route is preferred because Type 2 metrics take into account the internal and external cost.

D.
R2’s route is preferred because Type 2 metrics take into account the external cost only.

4 Comments on “Which route would be preferred?

  1. JM says:

    B is correct, but that is a terribly worded question. its preferred b/c its a type 1. PERIOD. saying its preferred b/c its a type 1 that takes both metrics into account is very misleading.




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