H12-821_V1.0 · Question #1115
The interface IP address and VRRP virtual IP address can be the same.
The correct answer is A. TRUE. Option A is correct because VRRP explicitly supports the scenario where a router's physical interface IP matches the VRRP virtual IP address - this router is called the IP address owner. The IP owner is automatically assigned a priority of 255 (the maximum), which guarantees it…
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- ATRUE
- BFALSE
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(37 responses)- A81% (30)
- B19% (7)
Explanation
Option A is correct because VRRP explicitly supports the scenario where a router's physical interface IP matches the VRRP virtual IP address - this router is called the IP address owner. The IP owner is automatically assigned a priority of 255 (the maximum), which guarantees it becomes the Master router for that virtual group. This design is intentional and commonly used when you want a specific router to always be the primary gateway under normal conditions.
Option B is incorrect because there is no technical or protocol restriction preventing the virtual IP from matching a physical interface address - VRRP was designed with this use case in mind.
Memory tip: Think of the phrase "own the IP, own the crown." The router that owns the virtual IP (i.e., its interface IP equals the VIP) automatically becomes Master with priority 255 - no election needed.
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