Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (CCNP SWITCH, legacy) — Question 75

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 due to a higher priority router, it transitions to the 'speak' state to participate in the election process and communicate its presence. The other states, such as 'active', 'learn', 'listen', 'init', and 'standby', do not reflect this transition and are associated with different roles or statuses in the HSRP process.