Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Practice Exam

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The backup path to a remote network in EIGRP is called what?

Alternate Successor
Next Hop
Feasible Successor
Reserved Route

The correct answer is: Feasible Successor

In EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol), the backup path to a remote network is referred to as the Feasible Successor. This route is an alternate path that can be used if the primary route (the Successor) becomes unavailable. The designation of a Feasible Successor is significant because it must meet specific criteria: it needs to have a feasible distance that is less than the feasible distance of the primary route. This ensures that the backup path is a viable alternative that can effectively maintain communication with the remote network. Using the Feasible Successor helps in maintaining optimal routing efficiency within the EIGRP protocol, as it allows for rapid convergence without needing to perform a full route recalculation. When the primary route fails, the network can quickly switch to the Feasible Successor, thereby minimizing downtime and maintaining stability in data transmission.