If you advertise a GigabitEthernet interface into OSPF, which OSPF network type does it use by default?
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Correct answer: broadcast.
Why this is the answer
When you advertise a GigabitEthernet interface into OSPF, it defaults to the "broadcast" network type. This is because Ethernet interfaces are inherently multi-access and can support multiple devices on a shared segment, allowing for the election of a Designated Router (DR) and Backup Designated Router (BDR) to manage adjacency formation and LSA flooding efficiently. "Point-to-point" is incorrect because it's typically used for serial links or dedicated connections between two routers, not multi-access Ethernet. "Point-to-multipoint" is a special OSPF network type often configured manually for non-broadcast multi-access (NBMA) networks where full mesh connectivity isn't present. "Nonbroadcast" is also used for NBMA networks, requiring manual neighbor configuration, which isn't the default for Ethernet.
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