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NGFW-Engineer PAN OS Networking Configuration Practice Question

Which TWO items must match for an OSPF adjacency to form?

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

Area ID

OSPF requires Area ID and Hello/Dead timers to match to form an adjacency.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Area ID

    Why this is correct

    Must be the same.

  • Hello Timer

    Why this is correct

    Must be the same.

  • Router Priority

    Why it's wrong here

    Not required to match.

  • Interface Speed

    Why it's wrong here

    Not required to match.

  • Interface Description

    Why it's wrong here

    Does not affect adjacency.

Visual reference

R1 R2 R3 R4 10 100 10 100 OSPF picks R1→R2→R4 (cost 20) over R1→R3→R4 (cost 200)

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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint

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