Router Types — Cisco CCNA (200-301) Practice Questions
The CCNA 200-301 exam introduces several router types and roles, including edge routers that connect an organization to service providers, internal routers that forward traffic between segments within a network, and distribution-layer routers that interconnect access-layer switches in a hierarchical design. Understanding the role of each router type helps you apply the correct routing protocol, access control policy, and interface configuration in a given scenario. The exam also distinguishes between routers running dynamic routing protocols versus those with only static or default routes, and tests your ability to select the appropriate approach based on network size and topology. Recognizing where each router type fits in a network design is a foundation for both the IP routing and network design sections of the exam.