Which statement about multicast RPs is true?

Which statement about multicast RPs is true?
A . RPs are required only when using protocol independent multicast dense mode.
B . RPs are required for protocol independent multicast sparse mode and dense mode.
C . By default, the RP is needed periodically to maintain sessions with sources and receivers
D . By default, the RP is needed only to start new sessions with sources and receivers.

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Answer: D

Explanation:

A rendezvous point (RP) is required only in networks running Protocol Independent Multicast sparse mode (PIM-SM). By default, the RP is needed only to start new sessions with sources and receivers.

Reference: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/ios/solutions_docs/ip_multicast/White_papers /rps.html For your information, in PIM-SM, only network segments with active receivers that have explicitly requested multicast data will be forwarded the traffic. This method of delivering multicast data is in contrast to the PIM dense mode (PIM-DM) model. In PIM-DM, multicast traffic is initially flooded to all segments of the network. Routers that have no downstream neighbors or directly connected receivers prune back the unwanted traffic.