Two connected routers are configured with RIP routing. What will be the result when a router receives a routing update that contains a higher-cost path to a network already in its routing table?

• A. The updated information will replace the existing routing table entry.
• B. The existing routing table entry will be deleted from the routing table and all routers will exchange routing updates to reach convergence.
• C. They will all load-balance.
• D. The update will be ignored and no further action will occur.
• E. The updated information will be added to the existing routing table.

Answer: (D)