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352-001 · Question #720

When designing fast convergence on a network using a loop-free alternate, on which two bases can the next-hop routes be precomputed? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is C. per prefix D. per link. Loop-free alternate (LFA) pre-computes backup next-hops on a per-prefix and per-link basis, allowing immediate failover without triggering a full SPF recalculation.

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Question

When designing fast convergence on a network using a loop-free alternate, on which two bases can the next-hop routes be precomputed? (Choose two.)

Options

  • Aper neighbor
  • Bper failure type
  • Cper prefix
  • Dper link
  • Eper network type

How the community answered

(57 responses)
  • A
    7% (4)
  • B
    18% (10)
  • C
    70% (40)
  • E
    5% (3)

Why each option

Loop-free alternate (LFA) pre-computes backup next-hops on a per-prefix and per-link basis, allowing immediate failover without triggering a full SPF recalculation.

Aper neighbor

Per-neighbor is not a defined basis for LFA precomputation in RFC 5286 - LFA calculates alternate paths based on topological distances to prefixes and links, not on a per-neighbor granularity.

Bper failure type

Per failure type is not a standard LFA computation basis - LFA addresses link and node failure scenarios through per-prefix and per-link calculations rather than categorizing by failure type.

Cper prefixCorrect

Per-prefix LFA computation evaluates each individual destination prefix independently and assigns it the most optimal loop-free alternate next-hop, allowing granular backup path selection tailored to each route's topology.

Dper linkCorrect

Per-link LFA computation pre-calculates alternate paths for each specific link failure scenario in advance, so when a link goes down the router can instantly install the precomputed backup without waiting for SPF to converge.

Eper network type

Per network type is not a basis for LFA precomputation - the LFA algorithm operates on SPF-derived cost metrics and topology, not on OSPF network type classifications.

Concept tested: Loop-free alternate LFA precomputation bases for IP FRR

Source: https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc5286

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#loop-free alternate#LFA#fast convergence#IP FRR

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