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What does the implementation of a first-hop redundancy protocol protect against on a network?
The correct answer is A. default gateway failure. The primary purpose of FHRP is to provide redundancy for the default gateway. If the primary router that serves as the default gateway fails, FHRP ensures that another router in the FHRP group automatically takes over its duties. This protection against default gateway failures e
Submitted by ravi_2018· Mar 5, 2026IP Services
Question
What does the implementation of a first-hop redundancy protocol protect against on a network?
Options
- Adefault gateway failure
- BBGP neighbor flapping
- Cspanning-tree loops
- Droot-bridge loss
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(30 responses)- A87% (26)
- B3% (1)
- C3% (1)
- D7% (2)
Explanation
The primary purpose of FHRP is to provide redundancy for the default gateway. If the primary router that serves as the default gateway fails, FHRP ensures that another router in the FHRP group automatically takes over its duties. This protection against default gateway failures ensures uninterrupted network connectivity for end devices.
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#FHRP#default gateway redundancy#HSRP#VRRP
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