Question 840
A router reaches 198.51.100.0/24 through an OSPF-learned path with administrative distance 110. Operations configures a static route for the exact same prefix with administrative distance 200 as a backup, and its next hop is reachable. Which behavior should be expected while OSPF remains healthy?
Explanation
Correct Answer
For matching prefix lengths, the route source with the lower administrative distance is preferred. Raising static distance above 110 creates a floating standby without suppressing the healthy OSPF route.
Incorrect Answers
Equal-cost multipath does not follow simply from two configured routes with unequal administrative distances.
A static route can be explicitly configured with a different distance; the specified value 200 is higher than OSPF 110.
A high-distance backup does not force withdrawal of the more-preferred valid OSPF route.