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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.

Submitted by satoshi_tk· Mar 6, 2026Infrastructure

Question

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

How the community answered

(49 responses)
  • A
    94% (46)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    4% (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.

AStatic default routesCorrect

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.

BLink-state routing protocols

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.

CVector-based routing protocols

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.

DA computer with only one default gatewayCorrect

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

Topics

#FHRP#Network Redundancy#Default Gateway#Static Default Routes

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