Which two outcomes are predictable behaviors for HSRP? (Choose two)

The correct answer is A. The two routers share a virtual IP address that is used as the default gateway for devices on the B. The two routers negotiate one router as the active router and the other as the standby router. Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) A Cisco proprietary protocol that allows two (or more) routers to share the duties of being the default router on a subnet, with an active/standby model, with one router acting as the default router and the other sitting by waiting to take over

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AThe two routers share a virtual IP address that is used as the default gateway for devices on the
BThe two routers negotiate one router as the active router and the other as the standby router
CEach router has a different IP address both routers act as the default gateway on the LAN, and
DThe two routers synchronize configurations to provide consistent packet forwarding
EThe two routed share the same IP address, and default gateway traffic is load-balanced between

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A
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C
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D
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E
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Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) A Cisco proprietary protocol that allows two (or more) routers to share the duties of being the default router on a subnet, with an active/standby model, with one router acting as the default router and the other sitting by waiting to take over that role if the first router fails.

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