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Cisco 200-301 Exam - Topic 2 Question 115 Discussion

What is the primary purpose of a First Hop Redundancy Protocol?
D) It reduces routing failures by allowing more than one router to represent itself, as the default gateway of a network.
A) It allows directly connected neighbors to share configuration information.
B) It allows a router to use bridge priorities to create multiple loop-free paths to a single destination.
C) It reduces routing failures by allowing Layer 3 load balancing between OSPF neighbors that have the same link metric.

Cisco 200-301 Exam - Topic 2 Question 115 Discussion

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What is the primary purpose of a First Hop Redundancy Protocol?

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Suggested Answer: D

by Erasmo at Nov 26, 2025, 02:31 AM

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Salley
5 months ago
D is definitely the primary purpose. It’s crucial for redundancy.
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Lindsey
5 months ago
I’m torn between A and D. A seems relevant but D is stronger.
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Erasmo
5 months ago
I feel D is the best choice too. It enhances reliability.
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Tresa
5 months ago
Agreed! D reduces single points of failure.
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Ira
6 months ago
Really? I’m not convinced that’s the main purpose.
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Cordelia
6 months ago
I've seen it work wonders in networks!
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Theodora
6 months ago
Wait, I thought it was about load balancing?
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Margarita
7 months ago
Totally agree, D is the right answer.
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Craig
7 months ago
It's all about redundancy for the default gateway!
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Johanna
7 months ago
D) This is the one. Redundancy is key for mission-critical networks.
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Rory
7 months ago
D) Gotta love that redundancy! Keeps the network up and running even when one router goes down.
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Lindsay
7 months ago
D) Definitely the right answer. Having multiple default gateways is crucial for redundancy.
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Kindra
7 months ago
D) It reduces routing failures by allowing more than one router to represent itself, as the default gateway of a network.
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Maynard
8 months ago
I recall something about load balancing and OSPF, but that seems more specific. I wonder if the answer is really about redundancy like D suggests.
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Pamella
8 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think First Hop Redundancy Protocols are about preventing single points of failure. That makes me lean towards D, but I could be wrong.
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Catina
8 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question, and I feel like it had something to do with routers acting as a backup for each other. Could that be related to option D as well?
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Carline
8 months ago
I think the main goal of a First Hop Redundancy Protocol is to ensure that there's always a default gateway available, so maybe it's D?
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Alyce
8 months ago
I think the answer is D. These protocols allow multiple routers to act as the default gateway, which provides redundancy and prevents a single point of failure. It's a key function of First Hop Redundancy Protocols.
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Theron
8 months ago
I'm not totally sure about this. Is it possible the answer could be C? I remember something about OSPF load balancing, but I'm not certain how that relates to First Hop Redundancy Protocols. I'll have to review my notes.
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Melina
9 months ago
D sounds right to me. The key purpose of these protocols is to provide redundancy for the default gateway, so that if one router goes down, another can take over. I feel confident about this one.
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Reita
9 months ago
I think it's D. Multiple routers as default gateways make sense.
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Audra
9 months ago
I like D as well. It simplifies network management.
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Trinidad
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I know First Hop Redundancy Protocols have something to do with redundancy, but I'm not sure about the specifics. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Thaddeus
10 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is D. First Hop Redundancy Protocols like HSRP and VRRP allow multiple routers to represent themselves as the default gateway, which reduces routing failures.
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Gilbert
4 months ago
Yeah, D is crucial for network reliability.
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Delisa
4 months ago
I thought it was A at first, but D makes more sense.
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Alisha
5 months ago
Definitely! HSRP and VRRP are perfect examples.
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Shawnda
5 months ago
I agree, D seems right. It’s all about redundancy.
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Melda
9 months ago
Redundancy is key! D is the way to go.
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