In the context of EIGRP, which term is synonymous with 'reported distance'?

In the context of EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol), the term 'reported distance' is synonymous with 'advertised distance.' The 'advertised distance' refers to the metric that a neighboring router uses to reach a particular destination. This is essentially the distance that a route is advertised to other routers, indicating how far it thinks it is from the destination node based on its own metrics.

When EIGRP routers exchange routing information, each will advertise its own calculated distance to a destination, which allows other routers to assess which paths to take when determining the best route to a destination. The 'advertised distance' is a key component in this process, as it provides the necessary information for routers to evaluate the routes they receive from others in the network.

The other terms, such as 'feasible distance,' refer to the metric that a router itself uses to reach a destination (combining its own metrics along with those reported by others), while 'successor metric' pertains to the metric of the best path to a destination. 'Preferred route' is not a defined term in the context of EIGRP metrics and does not specifically relate to the concept of reported distance. Thus, understanding these distinctions clarifies why 'advertised distance'