Question 1hardmultiple choice
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Exhibit
R1(config)# ipv6 route 2001:db8:100::/64 GigabitEthernet0/0
Based on the exhibit, what is the main purpose of this configuration?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
It creates a specific IPv6 static route to 2001:db8:100::/64 out GigabitEthernet0/0.
This is correct because the command defines a manual route to that destination prefix.
B
Distractor review
It enables OSPFv3 on GigabitEthernet0/0.
This is wrong because the command is a static-route command, not a routing-protocol command.
C
Distractor review
It creates an IPv6 default route.
This is wrong because the prefix is specific, not ::/0.
D
Distractor review
It converts the interface into a tunnel.
This is wrong because a static route does not create a tunnel.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
A frequent exam trap is mistaking the static route command for enabling a routing protocol such as OSPFv3 or assuming it creates a default route. Candidates may also confuse static routes with tunnel interfaces. The command shown explicitly configures a static route to a specific IPv6 prefix via an interface, not a dynamic routing process or a default (::/0) route. Misreading the prefix or interface can lead to selecting incorrect answers. Recognizing that static routes are manual, precise entries that do not activate protocols or tunnels is essential to avoid this trap.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
IPv6 static routing allows a network administrator to manually define a specific path for IPv6 traffic to reach a particular destination prefix. This is done by configuring a static route that specifies the destination IPv6 prefix and the outgoing interface or next-hop address. In Cisco IOS, the command syntax includes the destination prefix and the exit interface, which instructs the router to forward packets matching that prefix out the specified interface without relying on dynamic routing protocols. When configuring IPv6 static routes, the router uses the exact prefix match to determine the forwarding path. Unlike default routes, which match all destinations not found in the routing table (::/0), static routes target specific networks. This precision ensures traffic destined for the defined prefix is routed explicitly, which can be useful for controlling traffic flow, optimizing paths, or providing backup routes. The router installs this static route into the IPv6 routing table with an administrative distance of 1, making it a preferred route unless a better route exists. A common exam trap is confusing a specific static route with a default route or mistaking static route commands for dynamic routing protocol commands like OSPFv3. Static routes do not enable routing protocols or create tunnels; they simply define fixed paths. Practically, this means the router will forward IPv6 packets to the specified interface for the defined prefix only, and if the interface goes down, the route becomes unreachable unless alternate routes exist. Understanding this behavior is critical for troubleshooting and exam success.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- IPv6 static routes manually define a fixed path to a specific destination prefix using an outgoing interface or next-hop address.
- A static route to a specific IPv6 prefix is installed in the routing table with an administrative distance of 1, making it a preferred route unless overridden.
- Static routes differ from default routes by specifying exact destination prefixes rather than the catch-all ::/0 prefix.
- Static route commands do not enable dynamic routing protocols such as OSPFv3 or EIGRP; those require separate configuration.
- Static routes do not create tunnels or change interface types; they only influence packet forwarding decisions.
- Routers forward IPv6 packets matching the static route prefix out the specified interface, relying on manual configuration accuracy.
- If the outgoing interface in a static route goes down, the route becomes unreachable unless alternate routes exist.
- Understanding the difference between static routes, default routes, and dynamic routing commands is critical to avoid exam mistakes.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
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Question 2
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this 200-301 question test?
IPv6 static routes manually define a fixed path to a specific destination prefix using an outgoing interface or next-hop address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: It creates a specific IPv6 static route to 2001:db8:100::/64 out GigabitEthernet0/0. — This configuration creates an IPv6 static route to a specific destination prefix through the named outgoing interface. In practical terms, the router is being told exactly how to reach that remote IPv6 network. This is not a default route and not a dynamic-routing statement. It is a manually defined path to one destination prefix. The key concept is recognizing the difference between a specific static route and a default route.
What should I do if I get this 200-301 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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