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In a resilient network topology, first-hop redundancy protocols (FHRP) overcome the limitations of which of the following? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is A. Static default routes D. A computer with only one default gateway. First-hop redundancy protocols (FHRP) overcome the limitations of a single point of failure introduced by static default routes and a computer having only one default gateway.
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In a resilient network topology, first-hop redundancy protocols (FHRP) overcome the limitations of which of the following? (Choose two.)
Options
- AStatic default routes
- BLink-state routing protocols
- CVector-based routing protocols
- DA computer with only one default gateway
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(49 responses)- A94% (46)
- B2% (1)
- C4% (2)
Why each option
First-hop redundancy protocols (FHRP) overcome the limitations of a single point of failure introduced by static default routes and a computer having only one default gateway.
Static default routes point to a single next-hop router; if that router fails, the static route becomes invalid, and traffic flow is interrupted until a new route is manually configured or an FHRP provides a seamless failover.
Link-state routing protocols like OSPF are used by routers to dynamically learn network topology and routes, but they do not provide first-hop redundancy for end-user devices.
Vector-based routing protocols like RIP or EIGRP are also dynamic routing protocols used by routers, not designed to solve the first-hop redundancy problem for client devices.
A computer configured with only one default gateway loses all network connectivity if that gateway becomes unavailable, whereas FHRPs provide a resilient, always-available virtual gateway address.
Concept tested: FHRP benefits and limitations overcome
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/ios/ipapp/configuration/guide/ipapp_c/iap_fhrp.html
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