300-710 SNCF Deployment Practice Question
When using a Redundant Interface, what is the primary behavior during a link failure?
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
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The standby link becomes active.
In a redundant interface pair, one link is active and the other is standby. If the active link fails, the FTD automatically switches to the standby link.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Both links remain active and load balance.
Why it's wrong here
That is EtherChannel.
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The FTD triggers a device-level failover.
Why it's wrong here
This happens only if the whole device fails.
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Traffic is dropped until manual reset.
Why it's wrong here
The failover is automatic.
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The standby link becomes active.
Why this is correct
Redundant interfaces provide interface-level failover.
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