Implementing Cisco IP Routing (CCNP ROUTE, legacy) — Question 183

Refer to the following output:

Router#showipnhrp detail -
10.1.1.2/8 via 10.2.1.2, Tunnel1 created 00:00:12, expire 01:59:47 TypE.dynamic, Flags: authoritative unique nat registered used NBMA address: 10.12.1.2
What does the authoritative flag mean in regards to the NHRP information?

Answer options

• A. It was obtained directly from the next-hop server.
• B. Data packets are process switches for this mapping entry.
• C. NHRP mapping is for networks that are local to this router.
• D. The mapping entry was created in response to an NHRP registration request.

Correct answer: N, H, R, P

Explanation

The authoritative flag signifies that the information was directly obtained from the next-hop server, indicating its reliability. Options B and C do not accurately describe the nature of the authoritative flag, while option D refers to the creation process rather than the source of the information.