CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 534

What are two benefits of FHRPs? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. They allow encrypted traffic
• B. They prevent loops in the Layer 2 network.
• C. They are able to bundle multiple ports to increase bandwidth
• D. They enable automatic failover of the default gateway
• E. They allow multiple devices to serve as a single virtual gateway for clients in the network

Correct answer: D, E

Explanation

The correct answers, D and E, highlight that FHRPs enable seamless failover of the default gateway, ensuring uninterrupted access, and allow multiple devices to appear as a single gateway, enhancing redundancy. Options A, B, and C do not accurately reflect the primary functions of FHRPs, which focus on failover and virtual gateway capabilities rather than encryption, loop prevention, or port bundling.