Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) — Question 791

When is GLBP preferred over HSRP?

Answer options

• A. When the gateway routers are a mix of Cisco and non-Cisco routers.
• B. When encrypted hellos are required between gateways in a single group.
• C. When the traffic load needs to be shared between multiple gateways using a single virtual IP.
• D. When clients need the gateway MAC address to be the same between multiple gateways.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

GLBP is preferred over HSRP when there is a requirement to share traffic load among multiple gateways utilizing a single virtual IP, which is a capability that GLBP offers. The other options either pertain to different scenarios or specific requirements that do not align with GLBP's advantages over HSRP.