Refer to the exhibit, which shows an OSPF network.

TheOSPF database optimizationis necessary to reduce unnecessary routing information and improve network performance. In the given topology,Area 0.0.0.1is a non-backbone area connected toArea 0.0.0.0 (the backbone area)through anArea Border Router (ABR).

To optimize OSPF in this scenario, configuringArea 0.0.0.1 as a Stub Areawill:

●Reduce the size of the OSPF databaseby preventing external routes (from outside OSPF) from being injected into Area 0.0.0.1.

●Allow only intra-area and inter-area routes, meaning routers in Area 0.0.0.1 will rely on adefault routefor external destinations.

●Improve convergence time and reduce router processing loadsince fewer LSAs (Link-State Advertisements) are exchanged.