Is the RP mandatory in an ASM network?
A) Yes
B) No
C) Depends on whether there is an elected BSR. With an elected BSR, RP is not mandatory. Without an elected BSR, RP is mandatory
D) In IPv4, RP is mandatory for ASM. In IPv6, it is not

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In an ASM (Any-Source Multicast) network, the Rendezvous Point (RP) is mandatory as it is a key component for the multicast routing protocol to function properly, facilitating the initial connection between multicast sources and receivers.

Is the RP Mandatory in an ASM Network