PCNSA · Question #395
Which order of steps is the correct way to create a static route?
The correct answer is C. 1) Enter the route and netmask. Creating a static route on a firewall involves defining the destination network first, followed by specifying the means to reach it. The initial step is to identify the target network using its IP address and subnet mask.
Question
Which order of steps is the correct way to create a static route?
Options
- A
- Enter the route and netmask
- B
- Enter the IP address for the specific next hop
- C
- Enter the route and netmask
- D
- Enter the IP address for the specific next hop
How the community answered
(63 responses)- A2% (1)
- B3% (2)
- C94% (59)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
Creating a static route on a firewall involves defining the destination network first, followed by specifying the means to reach it. The initial step is to identify the target network using its IP address and subnet mask.
This option is identical to C, and only one correct option is allowed.
Entering the IP address for the next hop before defining the destination route is incorrect because the firewall needs to know *what* traffic to route before knowing *how* to forward it to a specific next hop.
When creating a static route, the fundamental first step is to define the destination network by entering the route (IP address or network) and its corresponding netmask (subnet mask), which specifies the traffic this route will handle. Subsequent steps typically involve defining the next-hop IP or egress interface.
This option is identical to B, and only one correct option is allowed.
Concept tested: Static route configuration process
Source: https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/pan-os/10-2/pan-os-admin/networking/static-routes/configure-static-routes
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