Free Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity-Apprentice Actual Exam Questions - Question 2 Discussion

I’m ruling out D because static routing definitely doesn’t use protocols like RIP or OSPF—that’s all dynamic. Also, C sounds off since static routing isn’t ideal for large, changing networks; it’s more for simpler setups. The real difference is about flexibility—dynamic routing adapts on its own, static doesn’t—so that points to B. But is there a scenario where A could still have some merit, like in smaller or very stable networks?

B. Static routing is pretty rigid since you have to manually update routes if something changes, which makes it less flexible for networks that evolve. Dynamic routing protocols like OSPF or RIP can detect topology changes and adapt automatically, which is a big advantage in multi-branch setups. Also, option D is clearly wrong because static routing doesn’t use protocols like RIP or OSPF—that’s all dynamic routing stuff. So the main difference is really about automatic adjustment versus manual updates.

A sounds true too because static routing does require less effort once set up, but that doesn’t highlight the main difference. Could the key point be that dynamic routing adjusts automatically while static doesn’t?

B. This one feels pretty straightforward-dynamic routing automatically adapts when the network changes, unlike static routes which have to be updated manually. The other options seem off, especially D since static routing doesn’t use protocols like RIP or OSPF. A is kinda true but missing the key difference about adaptability. C’s backwards too; static routing isn’t ideal for bigger networks that change often.