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HPE6-A86 · Question #35

When multiple routes exist to the same destination, which would be installed in the routing table?

The correct answer is C. Lowest administrative distance. When multiple routes to the same destination are available, the route with the lowest administrative distance is preferred and installed in the routing table because it is considered the most trustworthy source.

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Question

When multiple routes exist to the same destination, which would be installed in the routing table?

Options

  • ADefault route.
  • BStatic route.
  • CLowest administrative distance.
  • DHighest administrative distance.

How the community answered

(21 responses)
  • A
    14% (3)
  • B
    10% (2)
  • C
    71% (15)
  • D
    5% (1)

Explanation

When multiple routes to the same destination are available, the route with the lowest administrative distance is preferred and installed in the routing table because it is considered the most trustworthy source.

Topics

#administrative distance#routing table#route selection#static route

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