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.
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)- A7% (4)
- B18% (10)
- C70% (40)
- E5% (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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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