Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) — Question 381

Users have reported an issue when they are trying to access a server on your network. The requests aren't taking the expected route. You discover that there are two different static routes on the firewall for the server.

What is used to determine which route has priority?

Answer options

• A. The first route installed
• B. Bidirectional Forwarding Detection
• C. The route with the lowest administrative distance
• D. The route with the highest administrative distance

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as routing protocols prioritize routes based on their administrative distance, with lower values indicating higher priority. Option A is incorrect because the order of installation does not determine route preference, while option B refers to a protocol for detecting link failures and is not related to route priority. Option D is incorrect since higher administrative distances indicate lower priority.