Which routing protocol incorporates characteristics of both distance vector and link-state protocols?

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4. Which routing protocol incorporates characteristics of both distance vector and link-state protocols?

iBGP
EBGP
SIS
EIGRP

Explanation: As a hybrid routing protocol, EIGRP incorporates the characteristics of both distance vector and link-state protocols. It uses bandwidth and other metrics rather than hop count to determine the best path and this information is advertised to all neighbors.
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