6+ practice questions focused on Hsrp — one of the most tested topics on the CCNA 200-301 v2 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Hsrp PracticeWhat problem is HSRP designed to solve?
Explanation: HSRP provides a virtual default gateway so hosts continue forwarding traffic even if one physical gateway router fails.
Drag and drop the following steps into the correct order to configure HSRP on an interface and verify the active/standby election process, including failover and verification.
Explanation: The correct order for HSRP configuration is step A: first enter interface configuration mode, set HSRP version, configure the virtual IP, optionally set priority to influence active router selection, enable preempt to allow the higher-priority router to reclaim active role, and verify with 'show standby' to see real-time roles and states. Step B is incorrect because HSRP is configured per interface, not via global configuration and VLAN creation; the virtual IP is set on the interface, not on a VLAN. Step C is wrong because priority should be set after entering interface configuration mode, not before, and verification should use 'show standby' not 'show running-config'. Step D is invalid because there is no global 'router hsrp' command; HSRP configuration is done directly on the interface, and 'debug standby' is not a reliable verification command. 'show standby' is the standard command to verify active/standby status.
Drag and drop the following steps into the correct order to configure HSRP on a router and verify the active/standby election process.
Explanation: The order begins with interface and HSRP group configuration, then priority and preempt. Verification shows the current state, and failover testing validates the election process works correctly.
Drag and drop the following steps into the correct order to configure and verify HSRP with priority and preemption on an interface.
Explanation: First, enter interface configuration mode to start configuring the specific interface. Next, assign an IP address because HSRP requires a real IP on the interface for communication between HSRP routers. After that, define the HSRP group and virtual IP, which clients use as their default gateway. Then set a higher priority to influence the active router election; priority must be configured before enabling preemption, as preemption relies on priority to determine when to take over. Finally, exit configuration mode and verify with show standby to confirm the HSRP state.
Drag and drop the following steps into the correct order to configure and verify HSRP on a router interface.
Explanation: The correct order begins by entering interface configuration mode, because all HSRP commands are applied at the interface level. Next, assign a physical IPv4 address to the interface, as HSRP requires a Layer 3 interface with an IP address to function. Set HSRP version 2 before defining the HSRP group to ensure compatibility with extended group numbers and newer features. Then configure the HSRP group number and virtual IP address to create the standby group. After that, set the router’s priority and enable preemption; these steps customize the active/standby election process. Finally, verify the configuration with the show standby command to confirm HSRP operation.
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2. Review every explanation
For each question — right or wrong — read the full explanation. Understanding why an answer is correct is more valuable than knowing the answer itself.
3. Focus on exam traps
Hsrp questions on the 200-301 frequently use trap wording. Look for subtle differences in answers that test your precision, not just general knowledge.
4. Reach 80% consistently
Do repeated sessions until you score 80%+ three times in a row. Then move to mixed-mode practice to test cross-topic recall under realistic conditions.
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