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Cisco Exam 350-401 Topic 3 Question 83 Discussion

Actual exam question for Cisco's 350-401 exam
Question #: 83
Topic #: 3
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What is the function of an RP in a PIM-SM network?

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Suggested Answer: B

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Josephine
5 months ago
That makes sense, Weldon. It's important for the RP to track sources and receivers to efficiently manage multicast traffic.
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Weldon
5 months ago
I think the RP's function is to track sources and receivers on the shared distribution tree.
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Blondell
5 months ago
Interesting point, Janine. But I still think it's more about providing routing to the leaf routers.
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Janine
5 months ago
Actually, the RP's main function is to automate the distribution of group-to rendezvous point mappings.
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Josephine
5 months ago
I agree with Blondell, the RP does play a role in providing routing to the leaf routers.
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Blondell
6 months ago
I think the function of an RP in a PIM-SM network is to provide routing to the PIM leaf routers.
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Margurite
6 months ago
That makes sense, it helps in managing the multicast groups efficiently.
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Lakeesha
6 months ago
I believe the RP also automates the distribution of group-to rendezvous point mappings.
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Marcos
7 months ago
I agree with that sounds right.
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Margurite
7 months ago
I think the function of an RP is to provide routing to the PIM leaf routers.
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Karon
8 months ago
Haha, this question is a piece of cake! The RP is like the matchmaker of the PIM-SM network, bringing the sources and receivers together. Option D all the way!
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Adelina
8 months ago
Haha, option A? Really? That's like saying the RP is just a glorified GPS for the PIM leaf routers. Come on, man!
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Nancey
8 months ago
I'm a bit torn between options B and D. The RP does track sources and maintain the shared distribution tree, but ultimately, its main function is to connect the sources and receivers, so I think D is the best answer.
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Gail
7 months ago
I agree with Cammy, connecting multicast sources with receivers seems like the primary role of the RP.
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Socorro
7 months ago
But doesn't the RP also track sources and recover on the shared distribution tree? I'm leaning towards option B.
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Cammy
7 months ago
I think the RP's main function is to connect multicast sources with receivers, so D sounds right to me.
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Linn
8 months ago
I agree, option D seems like the clear winner here. The RP acts as a central point where sources and receivers can meet up and exchange multicast traffic.
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Cecil
8 months ago
You guys are overthinking this. The RP is there to provide routing to the PIM leaf routers, so option A is the way to go!
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Venita
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm leaning more towards option D. Connecting multicast sources with receivers is a crucial function of the RP, isn't it?
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Annabelle
8 months ago
Hmm, this question seems pretty straightforward. The RP (Rendezvous Point) in a PIM-SM (Protocol Independent Multicast - Sparse Mode) network is responsible for connecting multicast sources with receivers, so I'd go with option D.
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Buddy
8 months ago
Yes, D is correct. The RP's function in a PIM-SM network is to connect multicast sources with receivers.
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Meghann
8 months ago
I agree with option D, the RP does indeed connect multicast sources with receivers.
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Ty
8 months ago
Are you sure about that? I think it's D) to connect multicast sources with receivers.
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Sylvie
8 months ago
Actually, the RP is responsible for automating the distribution of group-to rendezvous point mappings, so it's C).
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Charlena
8 months ago
No, I believe it's B) to track sources and receivers on the shared distribution tree.
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Ciara
8 months ago
I think it's A) to provide routing to the PIM leaf routers.
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Carma
8 months ago
I'm not so sure about that. Option B also sounds like a reasonable answer. Tracking sources and maintaining the shared distribution tree seems like an important role for the RP.
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Eliseo
8 months ago
Option C does sound the most accurate to me. Automating the distribution of group-to-rendezvous point mappings seems like a key function of the RP.
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Marjory
8 months ago
This question seems a bit tricky. I'm not entirely sure about the function of an RP in a PIM-SM network, but I think the correct answer might be option C.
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