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300-410 Practice Question: Runs the following command on Router R4: R4# show…
A network engineer runs the following command on Router R4:
R4# show ip route 10.10.10.0
Routing entry for 10.10.10.0/24 Known via "connected", distance 0, metric 0 (connected) Redistributing via eigrp 100 Last update from 10.10.10.1 on GigabitEthernet0/0, 00:00:00 ago Routing Descriptor Blocks:
* 10.10.10.1, via GigabitEthernet0/0
Route metric is 0, traffic share count is 1
Based on this output, which statement is true?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the direction of redistribution: 'Redistributing via eigrp 100' means the connected route is being redistributed into EIGRP, not that it was learned from EIGRP. Candidates often misinterpret this line and incorrectly select that the route is redistributed from EIGRP.
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 route is a connected route, as indicated by distance 0.
The output explicitly states 'Known via "connected"' and shows 'distance 0, metric 0 (connected)'. In Cisco IOS, connected routes have an administrative distance of 0, which is the lowest possible and indicates the route is directly attached to an interface. The 'Redistributing via eigrp 100' line means the connected route is being redistributed into EIGRP, not that it was learned from EIGRP.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The route is a static route with distance 0.
Why it's wrong here
The output states the route is known via "connected", so it is a directly attached interface route, not a static route; static routes never show distance 0 with a connected origin. A static route would be the answer only if the output showed "Known via static" with an administrative distance of 1 (or 0 for a floating static).
- ✓
The route is a connected route, as indicated by distance 0.
Why this is correct
Distance 0 confirms the route is directly connected, since Cisco IOS assigns administrative distance 0 exclusively to connected interfaces. The output also shows "Known via connected" and redistribution into EIGRP 100, so the 10.10.10.0/24 prefix is a local interface network on GigabitEthernet0/0, not a learned or static route.
- ✗
The route is redistributed from EIGRP into connected.
Why it's wrong here
The output shows the route as connected and merely redistributed via EIGRP 100, meaning EIGRP advertises it outward. It is tempting because redistribution is mentioned, but the direction is connected into EIGRP, not EIGRP into connected.
- ✗
The administrative distance of 0 indicates a floating static route.
Why it's wrong here
Distance 0 here reflects a directly connected route, not a floating static. It is tempting because floating static routes use elevated administrative distance, but that value is configured manually and would appear as a static route, not connected.
Quick reference
Routing Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Metric | Max Hops | Algorithm | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIP v2 | Hop count | 15 | Bellman-Ford | Distance vector |
| OSPF | Cost (bandwidth) | Unlimited | Dijkstra (SPF) | Link state |
| EIGRP | Composite metric | Unlimited | DUAL | Hybrid |
| IS-IS | Cost | Unlimited | Dijkstra | Link state |
| BGP | Policy / attributes | Unlimited | Path vector | Path vector |
RIP's 15-hop limit makes it unsuitable for large networks. OSPF and EIGRP dominate modern enterprise deployments.
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