ICND2: Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (legacy) — Question 109

Which of the following HSRP router states does an active router enter when it is preempted by a higher priority router?

Answer options

• A. Active
• B. Speak
• C. Learn
• D. Listen
• E. Init
• F. Standby

Correct answer: B

Explanation

When an active router is preempted by a higher priority router, it transitions to the Speak state to communicate its new status. The other states like Active, Learn, Listen, Init, and Standby do not represent the condition of a router losing its active status due to preemption.