Refer to the exhibit. Which two values does router R1 use to identify valid routes for the R3 loopback address 1.1.1.3/32? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is C. lowest metric E. lowest administrative distance. A route with the longest prefix match will always be chosen regardless of metric. If two identical routes with the same prefix match exists, then the route with the lowest administrative distance will be used. If the routes are learned by the same protocol with the same administr

Submitted by layla.eg· Mar 5, 2026IP Connectivity

Question

Refer to the exhibit. Which two values does router R1 use to identify valid routes for the R3 loopback address 1.1.1.3/32? (Choose two.)

Options

Alowest cost to reach the next hop
Bhighest administrative distance
Clowest metric
Dhighest metric
Elowest administrative distance

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B
16% (7)
C
75% (33)
D
7% (3)

Explanation

A route with the longest prefix match will always be chosen regardless of metric. If two identical routes with the same prefix match exists, then the route with the lowest administrative distance will be used. If the routes are learned by the same protocol with the same administrative distance, the route with the lowest metric will be chosen.

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#Administrative Distance#Routing Metric#Route Selection

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