What is a routing loop?
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A packet bouncing back and forth between two loopback interfaces on a route.
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A condition where a return path from a destination is different from the outbound path forming a loop.
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A condition where a packet is constantly transmitted within a series of routers without ever reaching its intended destination.
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The distribution of routes from one routing protocol into another.
A routing loop occurs when packets continuously circulate between routers without reaching their destination. This typically happens due to inconsistent routing tables, slow convergence, or incorrect route redistribution. Unlike load balancing where different paths are used, a routing loop is a pathological condition that wastes bandwidth and prevents packet delivery. Option C accurately describes this condition.