Huawei H12-821 Practice Test 6
Question 50
An enterprise networking reviewer examines this Huawei Datacom situation. A dual-exit enterprise redistributes the same external prefix at two ASBRs and sees traffic prefer one exit despite different internal path costs. A colleague proposes this action: Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR. Which protocol principle BEST supports that proposal? Select ONE best answer.
- An OSPF ASBR originates type 5 external LSAs in eligible areas; E1 metrics account for internal cost toward the ASBR, whereas E2 selection prioritizes external cost except for applicable tie-breakers.
- Type 1 router and type 2 network LSAs describe area-local topology, whereas ABRs create type 3 summary LSAs for destinations in other areas; a lack of appropriate LSAs affects SPF reachability.
- In any-source PIM-SM an RP supports initial shared-tree joining and source registration, while routers may switch to source-rooted shortest-path trees according to configured behavior and traffic.
- 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.
Explanation
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A:The relevant protocol behavior is: An OSPF ASBR originates type 5 external LSAs in eligible areas; E1 metrics account for internal cost toward the ASBR, whereas E2 selection prioritizes external cost except for applicable tie-breakers. In the stated scenario (A dual-exit enterprise redistributes the same external prefix at two ASBRs and sees traffic prefer one exit despite different internal path costs.) this supports the controlled action: Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR.
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B:This option proposes: Type 1 router and type 2 network LSAs describe area-local topology, whereas ABRs create type 3 summary LSAs for destinations in other areas; a lack of appropriate LSAs affects SPF reachability. It addresses the different topic OSPF router network and summary LSA scope, not the directly tested OSPF external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (A dual-exit enterprise redistributes the same external prefix at two ASBRs and sees traffic prefer one exit despite different internal path costs.).
C:This option proposes: In any-source PIM-SM an RP supports initial shared-tree joining and source registration, while routers may switch to source-rooted shortest-path trees according to configured behavior and traffic. It addresses the different topic PIM sparse mode RP shared tree and shortest path transition, not the directly tested OSPF external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (A dual-exit enterprise redistributes the same external prefix at two ASBRs and sees traffic prefer one exit despite different internal path costs.).
D: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 external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (A dual-exit enterprise redistributes the same external prefix at two ASBRs and sees traffic prefer one exit despite different internal path costs.).
Question 51
A Huawei network troubleshooter needs objective evidence for this case: A dual-exit enterprise redistributes the same external prefix at two ASBRs and sees traffic prefer one exit despite different internal path costs. Which diagnostic check MOST DIRECTLY distinguishes the relevant problem? Select ONE best answer.
- Review manager IP, user security level, permissions, device trap destination, authentication logs and sample interface counters or link-down notifications.
- Inspect the originating ASBR, type 5 LSA, external metric type and metric, cost toward the ASBR and actual selected external next hop.
- Inspect all routers' area flags, ABR default LSA advertisement, permitted LSA types and whether an ASBR is incorrectly placed in the area.
- Compare each candidate path's per-interface costs, SPF route metrics, topology database and resulting next-hop entries.
Explanation
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B:The discriminating diagnostic check is: Inspect the originating ASBR, type 5 LSA, external metric type and metric, cost toward the ASBR and actual selected external next hop. In this incident (A dual-exit enterprise redistributes the same external prefix at two ASBRs and sees traffic prefer one exit despite different internal path costs.) the desired evidence-led outcome is: The external route is installed using the intended cost model and an operator can explain why a changed internal path affects E1 differently from E2.
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A:This option proposes: Review manager IP, user security level, permissions, device trap destination, authentication logs and sample interface counters or link-down notifications. It addresses the different topic SNMP manager polling traps and authenticated operation, not the directly tested OSPF external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (A dual-exit enterprise redistributes the same external prefix at two ASBRs and sees traffic prefer one exit despite different internal path costs.).
C:This option proposes: Inspect all routers' area flags, ABR default LSA advertisement, permitted LSA types and whether an ASBR is incorrectly placed in the area. It addresses the different topic Stub and totally stub area restrictions, not the directly tested OSPF external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (A dual-exit enterprise redistributes the same external prefix at two ASBRs and sees traffic prefer one exit despite different internal path costs.).
D:This option proposes: Compare each candidate path's per-interface costs, SPF route metrics, topology database and resulting next-hop entries. It addresses the different topic OSPF SPF calculation and interface cost changes, not the directly tested OSPF external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (A dual-exit enterprise redistributes the same external prefix at two ASBRs and sees traffic prefer one exit despite different internal path costs.).
Question 52
A network operator evaluates the result of a planned remediation. A dual-exit enterprise redistributes the same external prefix at two ASBRs and sees traffic prefer one exit despite different internal path costs. The validation is: Inspect the originating ASBR, type 5 LSA, external metric type and metric, cost toward the ASBR and actual selected external next hop. Which outcome BEST establishes success? Select ONE best answer.
- An intra-area or inter-area prefix is learned through the expected scoped LSA and the routing table reflects the resulting route.
- Downstream routers see the intended aggregate while traffic to live components remains reachable and invalid holes are handled deliberately.
- VLANs follow their intended instance roots across a consistent region without unintended boundary ports or loops.
- The external route is installed using the intended cost model and an operator can explain why a changed internal path affects E1 differently from E2.
Explanation
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D:That follows from the targeted action: Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR.
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A:That option concerns OSPF router network and summary LSA scope. That follows from the targeted action: Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR.
B:That option concerns OSPF summarization at ABR and ASBR. That follows from the targeted action: Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR.
C:That option concerns MSTP region and VLAN-to-instance mappings. That follows from the targeted action: Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR.
Question 53
A Huawei HCIP-Datacom engineer reviews this production networking scenario: A dual-exit enterprise redistributes the same external prefix at two ASBRs and sees traffic prefer one exit despite different internal path costs. Which TWO complementary choices together give an appropriate technical response and the direct diagnostic check needed to verify it? Select TWO answers.
- Inspect the originating ASBR, type 5 LSA, external metric type and metric, cost toward the ASBR and actual selected external next hop.
- Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR.
- Investigate routing decisions by checking longest destination-prefix match before comparing preferences among competing routes for that same prefix.
- Distinguish level-1 area routing from level-2 backbone-style interarea routing when troubleshooting a missing destination.
- Inspect all routers' area flags, ABR default LSA advertisement, permitted LSA types and whether an ASBR is incorrectly placed in the area.
Explanation
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A:The discriminating diagnostic check is: Inspect the originating ASBR, type 5 LSA, external metric type and metric, cost toward the ASBR and actual selected external next hop.
B:The case-specific corrective step is: Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR. The governing technical behavior is: An OSPF ASBR originates type 5 external LSAs in eligible areas; E1 metrics account for internal cost toward the ASBR, whereas E2 selection prioritizes external cost except for applicable tie-breakers. Verify the solution through: Inspect the originating ASBR, type 5 LSA, external metric type and metric, cost toward the ASBR and actual selected external next hop.
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C:This option proposes: Investigate routing decisions by checking longest destination-prefix match before comparing preferences among competing routes for that same prefix. It addresses the different topic Longest prefix match and route preferences, not the directly tested OSPF external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (A dual-exit enterprise redistributes the same external prefix at two ASBRs and sees traffic prefer one exit despite different internal path costs.).
D:This option proposes: Distinguish level-1 area routing from level-2 backbone-style interarea routing when troubleshooting a missing destination. It addresses the different topic IS-IS level one versus level two reachability, not the directly tested OSPF external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (A dual-exit enterprise redistributes the same external prefix at two ASBRs and sees traffic prefer one exit despite different internal path costs.).
E:This option proposes: Inspect all routers' area flags, ABR default LSA advertisement, permitted LSA types and whether an ASBR is incorrectly placed in the area. It addresses the different topic Stub and totally stub area restrictions, not the directly tested OSPF external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (A dual-exit enterprise redistributes the same external prefix at two ASBRs and sees traffic prefer one exit despite different internal path costs.). The better discriminating check for this case is: Inspect the originating ASBR, type 5 LSA, external metric type and metric, cost toward the ASBR and actual selected external next hop.
Question 54
A Huawei HCIP-Datacom engineer investigates the following network fault: An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice. Which corrective action should be prioritized on the stated facts? Select ONE best answer.
- Check OSPF area type before attempting to import external routes into an area intended to suppress route detail.
- Apply OSPF neighbor authentication and passive-interface policy without accidentally suppressing required route advertisements.
- Analyze BGP best-path choices in a specified platform and release before deciding that the shortest AS_PATH alone always wins.
- Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR.
Explanation
Correct Answer
D:The case-specific corrective step is: Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR.
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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 external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice.).
B:This option proposes: Apply OSPF neighbor authentication and passive-interface policy without accidentally suppressing required route advertisements. It addresses the different topic OSPF interface security and passive network advertisement, not the directly tested OSPF external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice.).
C:This option proposes: Analyze BGP best-path choices in a specified platform and release before deciding that the shortest AS_PATH alone always wins. It addresses the different topic BGP route preference sequence and policy precedence, not the directly tested OSPF external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice.).
Question 55
An enterprise networking reviewer examines this Huawei Datacom situation. An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice. A colleague proposes this action: Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR. Which protocol principle BEST supports that proposal? Select ONE best answer.
- 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.
- 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.
- An OSPF ASBR originates type 5 external LSAs in eligible areas; E1 metrics account for internal cost toward the ASBR, whereas E2 selection prioritizes external cost except for applicable tie-breakers.
- IKE negotiates security associations and authenticates peers, while IPsec ESP carries encrypted or integrity-protected traffic as configured; matching peer identities, proposals and traffic selectors are needed for an effective tunnel.
Explanation
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C:The relevant protocol behavior is: An OSPF ASBR originates type 5 external LSAs in eligible areas; E1 metrics account for internal cost toward the ASBR, whereas E2 selection prioritizes external cost except for applicable tie-breakers. In the stated scenario (An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice.) this supports the controlled action: Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR.
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A: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 external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice.).
B: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 external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice.).
D:This option proposes: IKE negotiates security associations and authenticates peers, while IPsec ESP carries encrypted or integrity-protected traffic as configured; matching peer identities, proposals and traffic selectors are needed for an effective tunnel. It addresses the different topic IPsec VPN IKE negotiation versus ESP data channel, not the directly tested OSPF external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice.).
Question 56
A Huawei network troubleshooter needs objective evidence for this case: An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice. Which diagnostic check MOST DIRECTLY distinguishes the relevant problem? Select ONE best answer.
- Inspect classifier match counters, behavior actions, traffic-policy associations, interface attachment and ingress/egress direction.
- Inspect the originating ASBR, type 5 LSA, external metric type and metric, cost toward the ASBR and actual selected external next hop.
- Compare the area link-state database, LSA type, advertising router, ABR reachability and route installation for the absent prefix.
- Check whether the interface should form neighbors, its authentication mode, passive state, advertised prefix and neighboring device visibility.
Explanation
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B:In this incident (An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice.) the desired evidence-led outcome is: The external route is installed using the intended cost model and an operator can explain why a changed internal path affects E1 differently from E2.
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A:This option proposes: Inspect classifier match counters, behavior actions, traffic-policy associations, interface attachment and ingress/egress direction. It addresses the different topic Huawei MQC traffic classification and behavior binding, not the directly tested OSPF external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice.).
C:This option proposes: Compare the area link-state database, LSA type, advertising router, ABR reachability and route installation for the absent prefix. It addresses the different topic OSPF router network and summary LSA scope, not the directly tested OSPF external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice.).
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 external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice.).
Question 57
A network operator evaluates the result of a planned remediation. An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice. The validation is: Inspect the originating ASBR, type 5 LSA, external metric type and metric, cost toward the ASBR and actual selected external next hop. Which outcome BEST establishes success? Select ONE best answer.
- The host creates a nonduplicate valid IPv6 address with a usable default route and correct lifetime behavior.
- All non-backbone areas have correct backbone-based connectivity, and any virtual link is explicitly understood as a constrained repair, not a generic shortcut.
- Routing adjacencies exist only on authorized transit links while user networks remain reachable as advertised prefixes.
- The external route is installed using the intended cost model and an operator can explain why a changed internal path affects E1 differently from E2.
Explanation
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D:That follows from the targeted Recommended action: Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR.
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A:That option concerns IPv6 SLAAC RA prefix and duplicate address detection. That follows from the targeted Recommended action: Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR.
B:That option concerns OSPF backbone connectivity and virtual link design. That follows from the targeted Recommended action: Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR.
C:That option concerns OSPF interface security and passive network advertisement. That follows from the targeted Recommended action: Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR.
Question 58
A Huawei HCIP-Datacom engineer reviews this production networking scenario: An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice. Which TWO complementary choices together give an appropriate technical response and the direct diagnostic check needed to verify it? Select TWO answers.
- Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR.
- Map the ABRs, area membership, transit-area properties and database synchronization along the proposed virtual-link path.
- Trace an enterprise wireless AP's registration to its access controller and the separation of management from user traffic in supported forwarding modes.
- Inspect the originating ASBR, type 5 LSA, external metric type and metric, cost toward the ASBR and actual selected external next hop.
- 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
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A:The case-specific corrective step is: Distinguish redistributed external routes and external cost types when diagnosing a route that enters through an ASBR. Verify the solution through: Inspect the originating ASBR, type 5 LSA, external metric type and metric, cost toward the ASBR and actual selected external next hop.
D:The discriminating diagnostic check is: Inspect the originating ASBR, type 5 LSA, external metric type and metric, cost toward the ASBR and actual selected external next hop. In this incident (An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice.) the desired evidence-led outcome is: The external route is installed using the intended cost model and an operator can explain why a changed internal path affects E1 differently from E2.
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B:This option proposes: Map the ABRs, area membership, transit-area properties and database synchronization along the proposed virtual-link path. It addresses the different topic OSPF backbone connectivity and virtual link design, not the directly tested OSPF external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice.).
C:This option proposes: Trace an enterprise wireless AP's registration to its access controller and the separation of management from user traffic in supported forwarding modes. It addresses the different topic Large campus WLAN AC AP and CAPWAP architecture, not the directly tested OSPF external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice.).
E: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 external LSAs and E1 versus E2 cost failure in the stated incident (An engineer changes an ASBR-advertised external route from E2 to E1 and needs to explain how upstream link costs influence next-hop choice.).
Question 59
A Huawei HCIP-Datacom engineer investigates the following network fault: An office area is converted to totally stub but a remote administrator still expects individual type 3 inter-area prefixes to appear there. Which corrective action should be prioritized on the stated facts? Select ONE best answer.
- Identify OSPF LSA types and their flooding scope before diagnosing missing intra-area or inter-area destinations.
- Check OSPF area type before attempting to import external routes into an area intended to suppress route detail.
- Verify the match criteria and behavior binding in a Modular QoS Command-Line configuration before investigating packet-marking or policing failures.
- Evaluate non-backbone OSPF connectivity through area 0 and whether a virtual link is an appropriate temporary correction in supported topologies.
Explanation
Correct Answer
B:The case-specific corrective step is: Check OSPF area type before attempting to import external routes into an area intended to suppress route detail. The governing technical behavior is: A stub area blocks type 5 external LSAs and receives an appropriate default through its ABR; a totally stubby configuration additionally suppresses most inter-area summaries and is incompatible with certain topology roles.
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A:This option proposes: Identify OSPF LSA types and their flooding scope before diagnosing missing intra-area or inter-area destinations. It addresses the different topic OSPF router network and summary LSA scope, not the directly tested Stub and totally stub area restrictions failure in the stated incident (An office area is converted to totally stub but a remote administrator still expects individual type 3 inter-area prefixes to appear there.).
C:This option proposes: Verify the match criteria and behavior binding in a Modular QoS Command-Line configuration before investigating packet-marking or policing failures. It addresses the different topic Huawei MQC traffic classification and behavior binding, not the directly tested Stub and totally stub area restrictions failure in the stated incident (An office area is converted to totally stub but a remote administrator still expects individual type 3 inter-area prefixes to appear there.).
D:This option proposes: Evaluate non-backbone OSPF connectivity through area 0 and whether a virtual link is an appropriate temporary correction in supported topologies. It addresses the different topic OSPF backbone connectivity and virtual link design, not the directly tested Stub and totally stub area restrictions failure in the stated incident (An office area is converted to totally stub but a remote administrator still expects individual type 3 inter-area prefixes to appear there.).
Question 60
An enterprise networking reviewer examines this Huawei Datacom situation. An office area is converted to totally stub but a remote administrator still expects individual type 3 inter-area prefixes to appear there. A colleague proposes this action: Check OSPF area type before attempting to import external routes into an area intended to suppress route detail. Which protocol principle BEST supports that proposal? Select ONE best answer.
- 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.
- An ABR can summarize inter-area routes and an ASBR can summarize redistributed external routes; aggregation reduces route detail but can hide component failures or create blackholes without safeguards.
- A stateful firewall tracks valid connection context and can permit related return traffic based on session state; network ACLs may filter packets independently without the same stateful application tracking.
- A stub area blocks type 5 external LSAs and receives an appropriate default through its ABR; a totally stubby configuration additionally suppresses most inter-area summaries and is incompatible with certain topology roles.
Explanation
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D:The relevant protocol behavior is: A stub area blocks type 5 external LSAs and receives an appropriate default through its ABR; a totally stubby configuration additionally suppresses most inter-area summaries and is incompatible with certain topology roles. In the stated scenario (An office area is converted to totally stub but a remote administrator still expects individual type 3 inter-area prefixes to appear there.) this supports the controlled action: Check OSPF area type before attempting to import external routes into an area intended to suppress route detail.
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A: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 Stub and totally stub area restrictions failure in the stated incident (An office area is converted to totally stub but a remote administrator still expects individual type 3 inter-area prefixes to appear there.).
B:This option proposes: An ABR can summarize inter-area routes and an ASBR can summarize redistributed external routes; aggregation reduces route detail but can hide component failures or create blackholes without safeguards. It addresses the different topic OSPF summarization at ABR and ASBR, not the directly tested Stub and totally stub area restrictions failure in the stated incident (An office area is converted to totally stub but a remote administrator still expects individual type 3 inter-area prefixes to appear there.).
C:This option proposes: A stateful firewall tracks valid connection context and can permit related return traffic based on session state; network ACLs may filter packets independently without the same stateful application tracking. It addresses the different topic Stateful firewall sessions versus basic packet ACL filtering, not the directly tested Stub and totally stub area restrictions failure in the stated incident (An office area is converted to totally stub but a remote administrator still expects individual type 3 inter-area prefixes to appear there.).