CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 914

What are two purposes of HSRP? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. It provides a mechanism for diskless clients to autoconfigure their IP parameters during boot.
• B. It improves network availability by providing redundant gateways.
• C. It groups two or more routers to operate as one virtual router.
• D. It passes configuration information to hosts in a TCP/IP network.
• E. It helps hosts on the network to reach remote subnets without a default gateway.

Correct answer: B, C

Explanation

The correct answers, B and C, are accurate as HSRP enhances network availability by creating redundant gateways and allows multiple routers to function as a single virtual router. The other options do not describe the functions of HSRP; they relate to other network services or protocols that are not applicable in this context.