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Huawei H12-821 Practice Test 3

Question 20

An enterprise networking reviewer examines this Huawei Datacom situation. Two campus routers see one another's hello packets but remain in a non-Full state after an interface was moved into a different OSPF area. A colleague proposes this action: Compare OSPF interface state, area, authentication, timers and network type before resetting a neighbor relationship. Which protocol principle BEST supports that proposal? Select ONE best answer.

  1. Packet selection uses the most-specific matching destination route before comparing candidate protocol preferences for identical prefixes; a broad default route does not displace a more-specific valid route solely by lower preference.
  2. Passive OSPF interfaces can stop unwanted neighbor discovery while their connected networks may still be advertised through the OSPF process; authentication protects routing exchanges and requires compatible peer settings.
  3. On a broadcast network OSPF uses a DR and BDR to limit adjacency overhead; priority zero excludes a candidate, and higher eligible priority and router ID influence a new election rather than forcing instant replacement of a functioning DR.
  4. OSPF neighbors on a common link must agree on critical adjacency parameters, including compatible area and authentication; repeated resets will not repair a persistent mismatch.

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

The relevant protocol behavior is: OSPF neighbors on a common link must agree on critical adjacency parameters, including compatible area and authentication; repeated resets will not repair a persistent mismatch. In the stated scenario (Two campus routers see one another's hello packets but remain in a non-Full state after an interface was moved into a different OSPF area.) this supports the controlled action: Compare OSPF interface state, area, authentication, timers and network type before resetting a neighbor relationship.

Incorrect Answers

A:

This option proposes: Packet selection uses the most-specific matching destination route before comparing candidate protocol preferences for identical prefixes; a broad default route does not displace a more-specific valid route solely by lower preference. It addresses the different topic Longest prefix match and route preferences, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (Two campus routers see one another's hello packets but remain in a non-Full state after an interface was moved into a different OSPF area.).

B:

This option proposes: Passive OSPF interfaces can stop unwanted neighbor discovery while their connected networks may still be advertised through the OSPF process; authentication protects routing exchanges and requires compatible peer settings. It addresses the different topic OSPF interface security and passive network advertisement, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (Two campus routers see one another's hello packets but remain in a non-Full state after an interface was moved into a different OSPF area.).

C:

This option proposes: On a broadcast network OSPF uses a DR and BDR to limit adjacency overhead; priority zero excludes a candidate, and higher eligible priority and router ID influence a new election rather than forcing instant replacement of a functioning DR. It addresses the different topic OSPF broadcast DR and BDR election, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (Two campus routers see one another's hello packets but remain in a non-Full state after an interface was moved into a different OSPF area.).

Question 21

A Huawei network troubleshooter needs objective evidence for this case: Two campus routers see one another's hello packets but remain in a non-Full state after an interface was moved into a different OSPF area. Which diagnostic check MOST DIRECTLY distinguishes the relevant problem? Select ONE best answer.

  1. Inspect OSPF neighbor states and interface detail on both ends, including area IDs, hello/dead intervals, network type and authentication settings.
  2. Check whether the interface should form neighbors, its authentication mode, passive state, advertised prefix and neighboring device visibility.
  3. Check DR and BDR addresses, each neighbor's interface priority and router ID, network type and whether an election actually occurred.
  4. Inspect the community attached to a prefix, the matching community filter, permit or deny clauses and the route after policy application.

Explanation

Correct Answer

A:

The discriminating diagnostic check is: Inspect OSPF neighbor states and interface detail on both ends, including area IDs, hello/dead intervals, network type and authentication settings. In this incident (Two campus routers see one another's hello packets but remain in a non-Full state after an interface was moved into a different OSPF area.) the desired evidence-led outcome is: The intended peers reach the appropriate Full adjacency state after consistent parameters are restored without disruptive network-wide resets.

Incorrect Answers

B:

This option proposes: Check whether the interface should form neighbors, its authentication mode, passive state, advertised prefix and neighboring device visibility. It addresses the different topic OSPF interface security and passive network advertisement, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (Two campus routers see one another's hello packets but remain in a non-Full state after an interface was moved into a different OSPF area.).

C:

This option proposes: Check DR and BDR addresses, each neighbor's interface priority and router ID, network type and whether an election actually occurred. It addresses the different topic OSPF broadcast DR and BDR election, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (Two campus routers see one another's hello packets but remain in a non-Full state after an interface was moved into a different OSPF area.).

D:

This option proposes: Inspect the community attached to a prefix, the matching community filter, permit or deny clauses and the route after policy application. It addresses the different topic BGP community tagging and route-policy control, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (Two campus routers see one another's hello packets but remain in a non-Full state after an interface was moved into a different OSPF area.).

Question 22

A network operator evaluates the result of a planned remediation. Two campus routers see one another's hello packets but remain in a non-Full state after an interface was moved into a different OSPF area. The validation is: Inspect OSPF neighbor states and interface detail on both ends, including area IDs, hello/dead intervals, network type and authentication settings. Which outcome BEST establishes success? Select ONE best answer.

  1. The intended peers reach the appropriate Full adjacency state after consistent parameters are restored without disruptive network-wide resets.
  2. All non-backbone areas have correct backbone-based connectivity, and any virtual link is explicitly understood as a constrained repair, not a generic shortcut.
  3. Routing adjacencies exist only on authorized transit links while user networks remain reachable as advertised prefixes.
  4. The Layer 2 domain forwards without loops and a documented alternate path transitions safely when the active root path fails.

Explanation

Correct Answer

A:

That follows from the targeted action: Compare OSPF interface state, area, authentication, timers and network type before resetting a neighbor relationship.

Incorrect Answers

B:

This option proposes: All non-backbone areas have correct backbone-based connectivity, and any virtual link is explicitly understood as a constrained repair, not a generic shortcut. It addresses the different topic OSPF backbone connectivity and virtual link design, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (Two campus routers see one another's hello packets but remain in a non-Full state after an interface was moved into a different OSPF area.).

C:

This option proposes: Routing adjacencies exist only on authorized transit links while user networks remain reachable as advertised prefixes. It addresses the different topic OSPF interface security and passive network advertisement, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (Two campus routers see one another's hello packets but remain in a non-Full state after an interface was moved into a different OSPF area.).

D:

This option proposes: The Layer 2 domain forwards without loops and a documented alternate path transitions safely when the active root path fails. It addresses the different topic RSTP port roles and rapid convergence, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (Two campus routers see one another's hello packets but remain in a non-Full state after an interface was moved into a different OSPF area.).

Question 23

A network change-review team evaluates this Huawei Datacom incident. Two campus routers see one another's hello packets but remain in a non-Full state after an interface was moved into a different OSPF area. Which THREE choices provide the most relevant correction, diagnostic verification and measurable success criterion? Select THREE answers.

  1. Inspect OSPF neighbor states and interface detail on both ends, including area IDs, hello/dead intervals, network type and authentication settings.
  2. Compare OSPF interface state, area, authentication, timers and network type before resetting a neighbor relationship.
  3. The intended peers reach the appropriate Full adjacency state after consistent parameters are restored without disruptive network-wide resets.
  4. Diagnose a multicast drop by checking reverse path forwarding against the packet's source rather than only validating the destination group.
  5. Trace PIM-SM receiver joins toward an RP and subsequent shortest-path behavior when investigating delayed or suboptimal multicast.
  6. Inspect the summarization boundary, contributing active component prefixes, aggregate advertisement and forwarding toward the actual destinations.

Explanation

Correct Answers

A:

The discriminating diagnostic check is: Inspect OSPF neighbor states and interface detail on both ends, including area IDs, hello/dead intervals, network type and authentication settings.

B:

The case-specific corrective step is: Compare OSPF interface state, area, authentication, timers and network type before resetting a neighbor relationship. The governing technical behavior is: OSPF neighbors on a common link must agree on critical adjacency parameters, including compatible area and authentication; repeated resets will not repair a persistent mismatch. Verify the solution through: Inspect OSPF neighbor states and interface detail on both ends, including area IDs, hello/dead intervals, network type and authentication settings.

C:

Confirm it using: Inspect OSPF neighbor states and interface detail on both ends, including area IDs, hello/dead intervals, network type and authentication settings.

Incorrect Answers

D:

This option proposes: Diagnose a multicast drop by checking reverse path forwarding against the packet's source rather than only validating the destination group. It addresses the different topic Multicast reverse path forwarding checks, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (Two campus routers see one another's hello packets but remain in a non-Full state after an interface was moved into a different OSPF area.).

E:

This option proposes: Trace PIM-SM receiver joins toward an RP and subsequent shortest-path behavior when investigating delayed or suboptimal multicast. It addresses the different topic PIM sparse mode RP shared tree and shortest path transition, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (Two campus routers see one another's hello packets but remain in a non-Full state after an interface was moved into a different OSPF area.).

F:

This option proposes: Inspect the summarization boundary, contributing active component prefixes, aggregate advertisement and forwarding toward the actual destinations. It addresses the different topic OSPF summarization at ABR and ASBR, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (Two campus routers see one another's hello packets but remain in a non-Full state after an interface was moved into a different OSPF area.).

Question 24

A Huawei HCIP-Datacom engineer investigates the following network fault: A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up. Which corrective action should be prioritized on the stated facts? Select ONE best answer.

  1. Compare OSPF interface state, area, authentication, timers and network type before resetting a neighbor relationship.
  2. Choose OSPF summarization at the correct boundary and account for reachability when advertising aggregates.
  3. Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR.
  4. Diagnose a packet-forwarding discrepancy by separating control-plane routes recorded in the RIB from hardware or software forwarding entries installed in the FIB.

Explanation

Correct Answer

A:

The case-specific corrective step is: Compare OSPF interface state, area, authentication, timers and network type before resetting a neighbor relationship.

Incorrect Answers

B:

This option proposes: Choose OSPF summarization at the correct boundary and account for reachability when advertising aggregates. It addresses the different topic OSPF summarization at ABR and ASBR, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up.).

C:

This option proposes: Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR. It addresses the different topic OSPF external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up.).

D:

This option proposes: Diagnose a packet-forwarding discrepancy by separating control-plane routes recorded in the RIB from hardware or software forwarding entries installed in the FIB. It addresses the different topic Network forwarding planes RIB versus FIB, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up.).

Question 25

An enterprise networking reviewer examines this Huawei Datacom situation. A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up. A colleague proposes this action: Compare OSPF interface state, area, authentication, timers and network type before resetting a neighbor relationship. Which protocol principle BEST supports that proposal? Select ONE best answer.

  1. An NSSA permits its local ASBR to originate type 7 external LSAs that can be translated to type 5 by an eligible ABR, while incoming external type 5 advertisements are not flooded into the NSSA.
  2. OSPF's intra-area SPF calculation prefers the lowest valid accumulated link cost, subject to equal-cost rules; a protocol neighbor being Full alone does not establish path preference.
  3. OSPF neighbors on a common link must agree on critical adjacency parameters, including compatible area and authentication; repeated resets will not repair a persistent mismatch.
  4. STP and RSTP root election depends on bridge IDs and configured priorities, while root-path cost and port IDs help select forwarding roles; a device with more physical connections is not automatically elected root.

Explanation

Correct Answer

C:

The relevant protocol behavior is: OSPF neighbors on a common link must agree on critical adjacency parameters, including compatible area and authentication; repeated resets will not repair a persistent mismatch. In the stated scenario (A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up.) this supports the controlled action: Compare OSPF interface state, area, authentication, timers and network type before resetting a neighbor relationship.

Incorrect Answers

A:

This option proposes: An NSSA permits its local ASBR to originate type 7 external LSAs that can be translated to type 5 by an eligible ABR, while incoming external type 5 advertisements are not flooded into the NSSA. It addresses the different topic NSSA type seven translation and default routing, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up.).

B:

This option proposes: OSPF's intra-area SPF calculation prefers the lowest valid accumulated link cost, subject to equal-cost rules; a protocol neighbor being Full alone does not establish path preference. It addresses the different topic OSPF SPF calculation and interface cost changes, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up.).

D:

This option proposes: STP and RSTP root election depends on bridge IDs and configured priorities, while root-path cost and port IDs help select forwarding roles; a device with more physical connections is not automatically elected root. It addresses the different topic RSTP designated root and backup topology selection, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up.).

Question 26

A Huawei network troubleshooter needs objective evidence for this case: A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up. Which diagnostic check MOST DIRECTLY distinguishes the relevant problem? Select ONE best answer.

  1. Compare bridge priority and MAC-derived IDs, root bridge identity, root-path costs and per-port selection on adjacent switches.
  2. Trace the NSSA ASBR's type 7 LSA, translator ABR status, resulting type 5 advertisement outside the area and any intentionally configured default.
  3. Inspect OSPF neighbor states and interface detail on both ends, including area IDs, hello/dead intervals, network type and authentication settings.
  4. Check whether the interface should form neighbors, its authentication mode, passive state, advertised prefix and neighboring device visibility.

Explanation

Correct Answer

C:

The discriminating diagnostic check is: Inspect OSPF neighbor states and interface detail on both ends, including area IDs, hello/dead intervals, network type and authentication settings. In this incident (A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up.) the desired evidence-led outcome is: The intended peers reach the appropriate Full adjacency state after consistent parameters are restored without disruptive network-wide resets.

Incorrect Answers

A:

This option proposes: Compare bridge priority and MAC-derived IDs, root bridge identity, root-path costs and per-port selection on adjacent switches. It addresses the different topic RSTP designated root and backup topology selection, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up.).

B:

This option proposes: Trace the NSSA ASBR's type 7 LSA, translator ABR status, resulting type 5 advertisement outside the area and any intentionally configured default. It addresses the different topic NSSA type seven translation and default routing, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up.).

D:

This option proposes: Check whether the interface should form neighbors, its authentication mode, passive state, advertised prefix and neighboring device visibility. It addresses the different topic OSPF interface security and passive network advertisement, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up.).

Question 27

A network operator evaluates the result of a planned remediation. A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up. The validation is: Inspect OSPF neighbor states and interface detail on both ends, including area IDs, hello/dead intervals, network type and authentication settings. Which outcome BEST establishes success? Select ONE best answer.

  1. The intended peers reach the appropriate Full adjacency state after consistent parameters are restored without disruptive network-wide resets.
  2. Newly associated clients receive suitable addresses across intended WLAN VLANs without repeated lease exhaustion or mismatched gateway assignment.
  3. The intended area learns suitable internal routes and default reachability without unexpectedly carrying excluded external LSAs.
  4. All non-backbone areas have correct backbone-based connectivity, and any virtual link is explicitly understood as a constrained repair, not a generic shortcut.

Explanation

Correct Answer

A:

That follows from the targeted Recommended action: Compare OSPF interface state, area, authentication, timers and network type before resetting a neighbor relationship.

Incorrect Answers

B:

That option concerns WLAN VLAN pools and DHCP address scopes. That follows from the targeted Recommended action: Compare OSPF interface state, area, authentication, timers and network type before resetting a neighbor relationship.

C:

That option concerns Stub and totally stub area restrictions. That follows from the targeted Recommended action: Compare OSPF interface state, area, authentication, timers and network type before resetting a neighbor relationship.

D:

That option concerns OSPF backbone connectivity and virtual link design. That follows from the targeted Recommended action: Compare OSPF interface state, area, authentication, timers and network type before resetting a neighbor relationship.

Question 28

A Huawei HCIP-Datacom engineer reviews this production networking scenario: A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up. Which TWO complementary choices together give an appropriate technical response and the direct diagnostic check needed to verify it? Select TWO answers.

  1. Check whether the interface should form neighbors, its authentication mode, passive state, advertised prefix and neighboring device visibility.
  2. Examine per-VRF routing and interface membership before declaring two isolated customer networks mutually reachable.
  3. Compare OSPF interface state, area, authentication, timers and network type before resetting a neighbor relationship.
  4. Inspect OSPF neighbor states and interface detail on both ends, including area IDs, hello/dead intervals, network type and authentication settings.
  5. Validate IPv6 router advertisements, prefix information and duplicate-address detection before treating a newly generated address as usable.

Explanation

Correct Answers

C:

The case-specific corrective step is: Compare OSPF interface state, area, authentication, timers and network type before resetting a neighbor relationship. Verify the solution through: Inspect OSPF neighbor states and interface detail on both ends, including area IDs, hello/dead intervals, network type and authentication settings.

D:

The discriminating diagnostic check is: Inspect OSPF neighbor states and interface detail on both ends, including area IDs, hello/dead intervals, network type and authentication settings. In this scenario: etworking scenario: A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up.

Incorrect Answers

A:

This option proposes: Check whether the interface should form neighbors, its authentication mode, passive state, advertised prefix and neighboring device visibility. It addresses the different topic OSPF interface security and passive network advertisement, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up.). The better discriminating check for this case is: Inspect OSPF neighbor states and interface detail on both ends, including area IDs, hello/dead intervals, network type and authentication settings.

B:

This option proposes: Examine per-VRF routing and interface membership before declaring two isolated customer networks mutually reachable. It addresses the different topic VRF traffic separation and route leaking controls, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up.).

E:

This option proposes: Validate IPv6 router advertisements, prefix information and duplicate-address detection before treating a newly generated address as usable. It addresses the different topic IPv6 SLAAC RA prefix and duplicate address detection, not the directly tested OSPF adjacency prerequisites and mismatched parameters failure in the stated incident (A branch migration changes OSPF authentication on one router only, and operations sees repeated neighbor down events although physical links remain up.).

Question 29

A Huawei HCIP-Datacom engineer investigates the following network fault: A switch segment receives a new OSPF speaker with a high priority, but its dashboard still shows the long-running designated router. Which corrective action should be prioritized on the stated facts? Select ONE best answer.

  1. Check OSPF area type before attempting to import external routes into an area intended to suppress route detail.
  2. Diagnose an unexpected OSPF intra-area path by comparing cumulative interface costs through the shortest-path tree.
  3. Review broadcast-network designated-router election based on interface priority and router ID, noting that a stable election does not automatically preempt.
  4. Check the MED value and the policy context before using BGP advertisements to suggest which entry link another AS should prefer.

Explanation

Correct Answer

C:

The case-specific corrective step is: Review broadcast-network designated-router election based on interface priority and router ID, noting that a stable election does not automatically preempt. The governing technical behavior is: On a broadcast network OSPF uses a DR and BDR to limit adjacency overhead; priority zero excludes a candidate, and higher eligible priority and router ID influence a new election rather than forcing instant replacement of a functioning DR.

Incorrect Answers

A:

This option proposes: Check OSPF area type before attempting to import external routes into an area intended to suppress route detail. It addresses the different topic Stub and totally stub area restrictions, not the directly tested OSPF broadcast DR and BDR election failure in the stated incident (A switch segment receives a new OSPF speaker with a high priority, but its dashboard still shows the long-running designated router.).

B:

This option proposes: Diagnose an unexpected OSPF intra-area path by comparing cumulative interface costs through the shortest-path tree. It addresses the different topic OSPF SPF calculation and interface cost changes, not the directly tested OSPF broadcast DR and BDR election failure in the stated incident (A switch segment receives a new OSPF speaker with a high priority, but its dashboard still shows the long-running designated router.).

D:

This option proposes: Check the MED value and the policy context before using BGP advertisements to suggest which entry link another AS should prefer. It addresses the different topic BGP MED interpretation between neighboring autonomous systems, not the directly tested OSPF broadcast DR and BDR election failure in the stated incident (A switch segment receives a new OSPF speaker with a high priority, but its dashboard still shows the long-running designated router.).

Question 30

An enterprise networking reviewer examines this Huawei Datacom situation. A switch segment receives a new OSPF speaker with a high priority, but its dashboard still shows the long-running designated router. A colleague proposes this action: Review broadcast-network designated-router election based on interface priority and router ID, noting that a stable election does not automatically preempt. Which protocol principle BEST supports that proposal? Select ONE best answer.

  1. Inter-area OSPF design relies on a connected backbone area; virtual links can logically connect certain disconnected backbone segments through a suitable transit area but cannot pass through a stub area.
  2. VRRP uses a virtual router identity and virtual MAC per IPv4 group to preserve a stable next-hop identity across master changes; correct failover still requires matching VLAN, neighbor learning and eligible router state.
  3. On a broadcast network OSPF uses a DR and BDR to limit adjacency overhead; priority zero excludes a candidate, and higher eligible priority and router ID influence a new election rather than forcing instant replacement of a functioning DR.
  4. OSPF's intra-area SPF calculation prefers the lowest valid accumulated link cost, subject to equal-cost rules; a protocol neighbor being Full alone does not establish path preference.

Explanation

Correct Answer

C:

The relevant protocol behavior is: On a broadcast network OSPF uses a DR and BDR to limit adjacency overhead; priority zero excludes a candidate, and higher eligible priority and router ID influence a new election rather than forcing instant replacement of a functioning DR. In the stated scenario (A switch segment receives a new OSPF speaker with a high priority, but its dashboard still shows the long-running designated router.) this supports the controlled action: Review broadcast-network designated-router election based on interface priority and router ID, noting that a stable election does not automatically preempt.

Incorrect Answers

A:

This option proposes: Inter-area OSPF design relies on a connected backbone area; virtual links can logically connect certain disconnected backbone segments through a suitable transit area but cannot pass through a stub area. It addresses the different topic OSPF backbone connectivity and virtual link design, not the directly tested OSPF broadcast DR and BDR election failure in the stated incident (A switch segment receives a new OSPF speaker with a high priority, but its dashboard still shows the long-running designated router.).

B:

This option proposes: VRRP uses a virtual router identity and virtual MAC per IPv4 group to preserve a stable next-hop identity across master changes; correct failover still requires matching VLAN, neighbor learning and eligible router state. It addresses the different topic VRRP virtual MAC and endpoint ARP continuity, not the directly tested OSPF broadcast DR and BDR election failure in the stated incident (A switch segment receives a new OSPF speaker with a high priority, but its dashboard still shows the long-running designated router.).

D:

This option proposes: OSPF's intra-area SPF calculation prefers the lowest valid accumulated link cost, subject to equal-cost rules; a protocol neighbor being Full alone does not establish path preference. It addresses the different topic OSPF SPF calculation and interface cost changes, not the directly tested OSPF broadcast DR and BDR election failure in the stated incident (A switch segment receives a new OSPF speaker with a high priority, but its dashboard still shows the long-running designated router.).

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