What are three valid HSRP states? (Choose three)

Question

Exhibit

Options

• Alisten
• Blearning
• Cfull
• Destablished
• Espeak
• FINIT

• A
  91% (31)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  6% (2)

Explanation

HSRP States Explained

HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol) defines six specific states a router can be in: Initial (INIT), Learn, Listen, Speak, Standby, and Active. Of the answer choices, Listen (A), Speak (E), and INIT (F) are three of these valid states - Listen means the router knows the virtual IP but is monitoring hellos, Speak means the router is sending hello messages and participating in the election, and INIT is the starting state when HSRP first begins.

The distractors are wrong because "Learning" (B) is not an HSRP state - the correct term is "Learn" (a subtle but important distinction for the exam). "Full" (C) is an OSPF neighbor state, not HSRP. "Established" (D) is associated with BGP, not HSRP.

Memory Tip: Remember the six HSRP states with the acronym "I Learned Little Speaking, Still Active" → Initial, Learn, Listen, Speak, Standby, Active. If an answer choice sounds like it belongs to OSPF or BGP (Full, Established), it's a trap!

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