CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 722

What is the benefit of using FHRP?

Answer options

• A. reduced ARP traffic on the network
• B. balancing traffic across multiple gateways in proportion to their loads
• C. higher degree of availability
• D. reduced management overhead on network routers

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as FHRP (First Hop Redundancy Protocol) enhances network availability by providing redundancy for the default gateway. Options A, B, and D do not directly relate to the primary purpose of FHRP, which is to ensure continuous access to the gateway in the event of a failure.