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200-301 · Question #185

Refer to the graphic. R1 is unable to establish an OSPF neighbor relationship with R3. What are possible reasons for this problem? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is D. The hello and dead interval timers are not set to the same values on R1 and R3. F. R1 and R3 are configured in different areas.. This question is to examine the conditions for OSPF to create neighborhood. So as to make the two routers become neighbors, each router must be matched with the following items: 1. The area ID and its types; 2. Hello and failure time interval timer; 3. OSPF Password (Optional);

Submitted by rohit_dlh· Mar 5, 2026IP Connectivity

Question

Refer to the graphic. R1 is unable to establish an OSPF neighbor relationship with R3. What are possible reasons for this problem? (Choose two.)

Exhibits

200-301 question #185 exhibit 1
200-301 question #185 exhibit 2

Options

  • AAll of the routers need to be configured for backbone Area 1.
  • BR1 and R2 are the DR and BDR, so OSPF will not establish neighbor adjacency with R3.
  • CA static route has been configured from R1 to R3 and prevents the neighbor adjacency from
  • DThe hello and dead interval timers are not set to the same values on R1 and R3.
  • EEIGRP is also configured on these routers with a lower administrative distance.
  • FR1 and R3 are configured in different areas.

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    16% (5)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    68% (21)
  • E
    6% (2)

Explanation

This question is to examine the conditions for OSPF to create neighborhood. So as to make the two routers become neighbors, each router must be matched with the following items: 1. The area ID and its types; 2. Hello and failure time interval timer; 3. OSPF Password (Optional);

Topics

#OSPF troubleshooting#OSPF neighbor adjacency#OSPF timers#OSPF areas

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