HP Exam HPE6-A73 Topic 1 Question 70 Discussion

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Question #: 70
Topic #: 1

How does PIM build the IP multicast routing table to route traffic between a multicast source and one or more receivers?

AIt uses the unicast routing table and reverse path forwarding (RPF)

BIt uses IGMP and calculates a shortest path tree (SPT)

CIt uses the shortest path first (SPF) algorithm derived from link state protocols

DIt uses the Bellman-Ford algorithm derived from distance vector protocols

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Suggested Answer: B

by Filiberto at Apr 03, 2023, 01:56 AM

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Ceola

9 days ago

B looks good to me. IGMP and SPT is what I've learned in my studies. Can't go wrong with that.

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Joni

17 days ago

Hmm, that makes sense too. I guess it depends on the specific scenario.

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Maryln

18 days ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is B) It uses IGMP and calculates a shortest path tree (SPT)

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Joni

20 days ago

I think the answer is A) It uses the unicast routing table and reverse path forwarding (RPF)

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Valentine

25 days ago

Option A seems like the way to go, using the unicast routing table and RPF. That's the standard approach, right?

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Trina

1 days ago

User 2: That's correct. Using the unicast routing table and RPF ensures proper routing between multicast source and receivers.

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Cheryl

6 days ago

User 1: Yes, option A is the standard approach. It helps in building the IP multicast routing table efficiently.

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Margot

9 days ago

User 2: I agree, using the unicast routing table and RPF is a common method for routing multicast traffic.

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Tawanna

12 days ago

User 1: Yes, option A is the standard approach. It helps in building the IP multicast routing table efficiently.

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