Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Practice Exam

What is the correct command to configure a floating static route?

1. ip route REMOTE IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK NEXT HOP

2. ip route REMOTE IP ADDRESS AND SUBNET MASK NEXT IP INTERFACE IP ADDRESS AD NUMBER

3. ip route DEFAULT SUBNET MASK NEXT HOP

4. static route REMOTE IP ADDRESS

The correct answer is: ip route REMOTE IP ADDRESS AND SUBNET MASK NEXT IP INTERFACE IP ADDRESS AD NUMBER

The command to configure a floating static route is characterized by the inclusion of an administrative distance, which allows the route to only be used when a primary route with a lower administrative distance is unavailable. The correct syntax involves specifying the remote IP address, the subnet mask, the next-hop IP address or exit interface, and a higher administrative distance value than the primary route. The choice that includes both the next hop (or exit interface) and an administrative distance reflects the precise configuration required for a floating static route. This higher administrative distance ensures that this route is only considered when the primary route fails, making it a backup path. Thus, using the correct command provides the network device with the necessary information to route traffic appropriately in the event of a failure. In contrast, other options do not incorporate the concept of administrative distance or do not follow the required command syntax for creating a static route correctly. For example, the first option lacks the administrative distance component required for a floating route. The third option, while including elements of static routing, does not detail the full command needed for a floating static route, and the last option is simply incorrect as "static route" is not a valid command in this context. Therefore, the choice that encompasses the complete syntax for configuring a