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Network Fundamentals →mediumMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

200-901 Network Fundamentals Practice Question

This 200-901 practice question tests your understanding of network fundamentals. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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.

Exhibit

Router# show ip route
Codes: L - local, C - connected, S - static, R - RIP, M - mobile, B - BGP
       D - EIGRP, EX - EIGRP external, O - OSPF, IA - OSPF inter area
       N1 - OSPF NSSA external type 1, N2 - OSPF NSSA external type 2
       E1 - OSPF external type 1, E2 - OSPF external type 2, i - IS-IS
       su - IS-IS summary, L1 - IS-IS level-1, L2 - IS-IS level-2
       ia - IS-IS inter area, * - candidate default, U - per-user static route
       o - ODR, P - periodic downloaded static route, H - NHRP, l - LISP
       a - application route
       + - replicated route, % - next hop override

Gateway of last resort is 10.0.0.2 to network 0.0.0.0

      10.0.0.0/8 is variably subnetted, 2 subnets, 2 masks
C        10.0.0.0/24 is directly connected, GigabitEthernet0/0
L        10.0.0.1/32 is directly connected, GigabitEthernet0/0
      192.168.1.0/24 [120/1] via 10.0.0.2, 00:00:23, GigabitEthernet0/0
S*      0.0.0.0/0 [1/0] via 10.0.0.2

Based on the routing table, what is the administrative distance of the route to 192.168.1.0/24?

Question 1mediummultiple choice

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Exhibit

Router# show ip route
Codes: L - local, C - connected, S - static, R - RIP, M - mobile, B - BGP
       D - EIGRP, EX - EIGRP external, O - OSPF, IA - OSPF inter area
       N1 - OSPF NSSA external type 1, N2 - OSPF NSSA external type 2
       E1 - OSPF external type 1, E2 - OSPF external type 2, i - IS-IS
       su - IS-IS summary, L1 - IS-IS level-1, L2 - IS-IS level-2
       ia - IS-IS inter area, * - candidate default, U - per-user static route
       o - ODR, P - periodic downloaded static route, H - NHRP, l - LISP
       a - application route
       + - replicated route, % - next hop override

Gateway of last resort is 10.0.0.2 to network 0.0.0.0

      10.0.0.0/8 is variably subnetted, 2 subnets, 2 masks
C        10.0.0.0/24 is directly connected, GigabitEthernet0/0
L        10.0.0.1/32 is directly connected, GigabitEthernet0/0
      192.168.1.0/24 [120/1] via 10.0.0.2, 00:00:23, GigabitEthernet0/0
S*      0.0.0.0/0 [1/0] via 10.0.0.2

A
10
Why wrong: 10 is a common administrative distance for OSPF or other protocols, not applicable here.
B
0
Why wrong: 0 is the administrative distance for connected routes, but this is a RIP route.
C
120
120 is the administrative distance, indicating a RIP route.
D
1
Why wrong: 1 is the metric, not the administrative distance.

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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

✓

120

The output shows [120/1] for 192.168.1.0/24, where 120 is the administrative distance and 1 is the metric.

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.

✗
10
Why it's wrong here
10 is a common administrative distance for OSPF or other protocols, not applicable here.
✗
0
Why it's wrong here
0 is the administrative distance for connected routes, but this is a RIP route.
✓
120
Why this is correct
120 is the administrative distance, indicating a RIP route.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
1
Why it's wrong here
1 is the metric, not the administrative distance.

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 200-901 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.

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What does this 200-901 question test?

Network Fundamentals — This question tests Network Fundamentals — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: 120 — The output shows [120/1] for 192.168.1.0/24, where 120 is the administrative distance and 1 is the metric.

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What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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