ICND1: Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (CCENT, legacy) — Question 70

Which purpose of a floating static route is true?

Answer options

• A. It disables dynamic routing.
• B. It supersedes the route that is installed in the routing table.
• C. It improves resiliency when an interface goes down.
• D. It is used in the absence of a default route.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because a floating static route is designed to provide a backup path that only becomes active when the primary route fails, thus improving network resiliency. Option A is incorrect as floating static routes do not disable dynamic routing; they coexist with it. Option B is misleading because while a floating static route can take precedence, it primarily serves as a backup. Option D is incorrect because a floating static route can exist alongside a default route.