QuestionQ244Verified/Communication and Network SecurityCopy linkReport a problemAsk AstroTutorSave questionWhich of the following BEST describes the purpose of the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)?AProvide Routing Information Protocol (RIP) version 2 advertisements to neighboring layer 3 devices.BMaintain a list of network paths between internet routers.CProvide firewall services to cloud-enabled applications.DMaintain a list of efficient network paths between autonomous systems.Show AnswerAnswerExplanationBGP exchanges reachability and AS-path information between autonomous systems, enabling interdomain route selection according to routing policy. This aligns best with maintaining network paths between autonomous systems. RFC 4271: A Border Gateway Protocol 4 (BGP-4)Learn moreRFC 4271: A Border Gateway Protocol 4 (BGP-4)Show comments4Show commentsCommunity DiscussionNo comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!
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