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N10-009 · Question #33

Which of the following protocols allows automatic routing failover for an active-passive firewall pair?

The correct answer is C. VRRP. VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) enables automatic routing failover for an active- passive firewall pair by allowing multiple routers (or firewalls) to share a virtual IP address. The active firewall handles traffic while the passive firewall remains on standby. If the…

Submitted by emma.c· Mar 6, 2026Network implementation

Question

Which of the following protocols allows automatic routing failover for an active-passive firewall pair?

Options

  • AEIGRP
  • BOSPF
  • CVRRP
  • DBGP

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(33 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    94% (31)

Explanation

VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) enables automatic routing failover for an active- passive firewall pair by allowing multiple routers (or firewalls) to share a virtual IP address. The active firewall handles traffic while the passive firewall remains on standby. If the active firewall fails, VRRP automatically fails over to the passive firewall, ensuring continuous network

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