FCSS – Network Security Specialist 7.4 — Question 39

Which three conditions would prevent a static route from being used by the kernel to route traffic? (Choose three.)

Answer options

• A. The interface specified in the route configuration is down.
• B. There is another route to the same destination, with a higher distance.
• C. The route has a lower metric than another route to the same destination.
• D. The next-hop IP address is unreachable and health monitor is configured.
• E. There is another route to the same destination, with a lower distance.

Correct answer: A, D, E

Explanation

The correct answers are A, D, and E because if the interface is down (A), the route cannot be used. Similarly, if the next-hop IP is unreachable and a health monitor is in place (D), the route is also invalid. Lastly, if there's another route to the same destination with a lower distance (E), the kernel will prefer that route over the static one. Option B does not prevent the use of the static route, as having a higher distance does not affect the static route being utilized. Option C is incorrect because a lower metric indicates a more preferred route, which is not the case here.