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Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question1043

What is an IP routing table?

A. A list of IP addresses and corresponding MAC addresses.
B. A list of station and network addresses with corresponding gateway IP address.
C. A list of host names and corresponding IP addresses.
D. A list of current network interfaces on which IP routing is enabled.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

A routing table is used when a destination IP address is not located on the current LAN segment. It consists of a list of station and network addresses and a corresponding gateway IP address further along to which a routing equipment should send packets that match that station or network address. A list of IP addresses and corresponding MAC addresses is an ARP table. A DNS is used to match host names and corresponding IP addresses. The last choice is a distracter. Source: STREBE, Matthew and PERKINS, Charles, Firewalls 24seven, Sybex 2000, Chapter 3: TCP/IP from a Security Viewpoint.