Static Routes in Networking

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What is the main benefit of using static routes?

  • Automatic adaptation to network topology changes
  • Improved security and resource efficiency (correct)
  • Dynamic bandwidth allocation and CPU cycle management
  • Real-time route calculation and communication

How are IPv4 static routes typically configured?

  • Manually with the 'ip route' command (correct)
  • Using the 'route add' command
  • By specifying the default gateway IP address
  • Automatically through network discovery protocols

What does a default static route specify?

  • The exit point to use when no path is found in the routing table (correct)
  • The primary DNS server for the network
  • The subnet mask for the entire network
  • The gateway IP address for outbound traffic

What code appears in the routing table for a static route?

<p>'S' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the network topology changes while using static routes?

<p>The static routes must be manually reconfigured to reflect the new network topology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a default static route specify?

<p>The exit point to use when the routing table does not have a path for the destination network (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In IPv4 static routes, what code appears in the routing table for a static route?

<p>S (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What command is used to configure an IPv4 static route with a specific next hop IP address?

<p>ip route network mask next-hop-ip (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for using static routes instead of dynamic routing protocols?

<p>Static routes provide better security (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the network topology changes while using static routes?

<p>The static routes must be manually reconfigured (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the code 'S' in the routing table for a static route?

<p>It shows that the route is manually configured (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a default static route specify?

<p>The exit point to use when the routing table does not have a path for the destination network (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which command is used to configure an IPv4 static route with a specific next hop IP address?

<p>ip route network mask { next-hop-ip | exit-intf } (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of using static routes?

<p>Reduced bandwidth usage and CPU cycle consumption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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