NSE7 Advanced Networking and SD-WAN Practice Question
A FortiGate is configured with OSPF multi-area. The administrator wants to redistribute a static route into OSPF area 0 and ensure it is propagated to all areas. Which THREE steps are required? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates often forget to verify the static route is actually installed in the routing table (Option B) and assume that simply configuring 'redistribute static' (Option C) is sufficient, overlooking the prerequisite of a valid next-hop.
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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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Ensure the static route has a valid next-hop and is in the routing table
OSPF can only redistribute routes that are present in the routing table. If the static route is not valid (e.g., missing next-hop or interface down), it will not be installed, and redistribution will fail. The 'redistribute static' command under OSPF router configuration (Option C) is the fundamental step to inject the route into OSPF. A route map with metric type E1 (Option E) is required to ensure the redistributed route is advertised as an external type 1 (E1) metric, which carries the internal cost to the ASBR, allowing proper path selection across all areas.
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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Set the OSPF network type to point-to-multipoint
Why it's wrong here
Network type is not required for redistribution.
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Ensure the static route has a valid next-hop and is in the routing table
Why this is correct
Only routes in the routing table can be redistributed.
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Configure 'redistribute static' under OSPF router configuration
Why this is correct
This enables redistribution of static routes.
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Disable OSPF on all interfaces to prevent loops
Why it's wrong here
Disabling OSPF would break adjacency.
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Configure a route map to set the metric type to E1
Why this is correct
Without a route map, the metric may be default; setting E1 ensures the metric includes internal cost.
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