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Quick Answer
The correct order ends with verifying stub status using the show ip eigrp neighbors command because this confirms that the spoke router is properly suppressing queries and operating as a stub in the hub-and-spoke topology. In EIGRP stub configuration for hub-and-spoke, the spoke must first enter router configuration mode, enable the EIGRP process, then apply the stub command to limit query propagation, optionally restrict advertised routes with keywords like receive-only or connected, and finally verify the stub status to ensure the spoke is not forwarding queries upstream. On the ENCOR 350-401 exam, this drag-and-drop task tests your understanding of how stub routers reduce network instability by preventing query flooding—a common trap is placing verification before configuration or forgetting that the stub command is applied on the spoke, not the hub. A helpful memory tip is “Configure, Stub, Verify”—think of the spoke as a quiet leaf that only listens and announces its own routes, never asking for updates.
350-401 EIGRP Practice Question
This 350-401 practice question tests your understanding of eigrp. 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.
Drag and drop the steps of EIGRP stub configuration for hub-and-spoke into the correct order, from first to last.
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"first"Why it matters: Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
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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Enter EIGRP router configuration mode
In hub-and-spoke EIGRP, the spoke router is configured as a stub to limit query propagation. First, enter router configuration mode, then enable EIGRP on the spoke, configure it as a stub, optionally restrict advertised routes, and finally verify the stub status.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Authentication checks who the user is.
- Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
- Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
- AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
- Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
- Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
- Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A network engineer at a university connects two campus buildings via a fibre link. Both routers run OSPF, but no adjacency forms — even though both routers can ping each other. The engineer finds one router is in area 0 and the other in area 1. OSPF adjacency requires matching area numbers, hello/dead timers, and network type. IP reachability alone is not enough.
What to study next
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What does this 350-401 question test?
EIGRP — This question tests EIGRP — Authentication checks who the user is..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enter EIGRP router configuration mode — In hub-and-spoke EIGRP, the spoke router is configured as a stub to limit query propagation. First, enter router configuration mode, then enable EIGRP on the spoke, configure it as a stub, optionally restrict advertised routes, and finally verify the stub status.
What should I do if I get this 350-401 question wrong?
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related 350-401 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "first". Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Authentication checks who the user is.
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Variation 1. Drag and drop the steps of EIGRP stub configuration for hub-and-spoke into the correct order, from first to last.
medium- ✓ A.Enter EIGRP router configuration mode
- ✓ B.Issue the eigrp stub command
- ✓ C.Configure stub receive-only or connected/static
- ✓ D.Verify stub status with show ip eigrp neighbors
- ✓ E.Ensure hub router has no stub configuration
Why A: The correct order ensures that the spoke router first enters EIGRP configuration, then configures the stub feature, optionally restricts stub types, and finally applies the configuration. The hub router does not need stub configuration.
Last reviewed: Jun 18, 2026
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