- A
For group 1, this router will be active if it has the highest priority, and for group 2, it will be standby because priority is 100.
Why wrong: Incorrect. For group 2, priority 100 is the default, so it may be active if no other router has higher priority. The statement is too absolute.
- B
For group 1, this router will be active and will preempt if a higher-priority router fails. For group 2, it will be active or standby depending on other routers, but will not preempt.
Correct. Group 1 has priority 150 and preempt, so it will become active and preempt. Group 2 has default priority and no preempt.
- C
Both groups will have this router as active because it is configured on both interfaces.
Why wrong: Incorrect. HSRP active status depends on priority and preemption, not just configuration.
- D
The configuration is invalid because HSRP group numbers must be unique across all interfaces.
Why wrong: Incorrect. HSRP group numbers are per-interface and can be reused on different interfaces.
Quick Answer
The answer is that this router will be the active HSRP router for group 1 and will preempt if a higher-priority router later fails, while for group 2 it may be active or standby depending on other routers but will not preempt. This is because HSRP priority determines the active router election, with the highest priority winning, and the preempt command forces the router to reclaim the active role if it has a higher priority than the current active router after a failure or reboot. On the ENCOR 350-401 exam, this configuration tests your understanding of how preempt interacts with priority, and a common trap is assuming that a higher priority alone causes preemption—without the preempt keyword, the current active router stays active even if a higher-priority router appears. A useful memory tip is "Priority picks, Preempt pushes," meaning priority selects the initial active router, but preempt is required to push a higher-priority router back into the active role after a disruption.
CCNP REST APIs and Data Models Practice Question
This 350-401 practice question tests your understanding of rest apis and data models. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Consider the following configuration for a Cisco IOS-XE device:
interface GigabitEthernet0/0 ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 standby 1 ip 192.168.1.254 standby 1 priority 150 standby 1 preempt
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interface GigabitEthernet0/1 ip address 192.168.2.1 255.255.255.0 standby 2 ip 192.168.2.254 standby 2 priority 100
What is the effect of this HSRP configuration?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
For group 1, this router will be active and will preempt if a higher-priority router fails. For group 2, it will be active or standby depending on other routers, but will not preempt.
HSRP uses priority to determine the active router. Preempt allows a higher-priority router to become active after a failure. Without preempt, the current active router remains active even if a higher-priority router comes online.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
For group 1, this router will be active if it has the highest priority, and for group 2, it will be standby because priority is 100.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. For group 2, priority 100 is the default, so it may be active if no other router has higher priority. The statement is too absolute.
- ✓
For group 1, this router will be active and will preempt if a higher-priority router fails. For group 2, it will be active or standby depending on other routers, but will not preempt.
Why this is correct
Correct. Group 1 has priority 150 and preempt, so it will become active and preempt. Group 2 has default priority and no preempt.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Both groups will have this router as active because it is configured on both interfaces.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. HSRP active status depends on priority and preemption, not just configuration.
- ✗
The configuration is invalid because HSRP group numbers must be unique across all interfaces.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. HSRP group numbers are per-interface and can be reused on different interfaces.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 350-401 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
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What does this 350-401 question test?
REST APIs and Data Models — This question tests REST APIs and Data Models — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: For group 1, this router will be active and will preempt if a higher-priority router fails. For group 2, it will be active or standby depending on other routers, but will not preempt. — HSRP uses priority to determine the active router. Preempt allows a higher-priority router to become active after a failure. Without preempt, the current active router remains active even if a higher-priority router comes online.
What should I do if I get this 350-401 question wrong?
Identify which 350-401 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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