LFCS Networking Practice Question

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

[root@server ~]# ip route show
10.0.0.0/24 dev eth0 proto kernel scope link src 10.0.0.100 metric 100
10.0.1.0/24 dev eth1 proto kernel scope link src 10.0.1.100 metric 101
default via 10.0.0.1 dev eth0 proto static metric 100

Given the routing table, if the server sends a packet to destination 10.0.1.200, which interface will be used and what is the next hop?

⚠ Common exam trap

Many exam-takers assume all traffic must go through a gateway (next hop), forgetting that directly connected routes allow direct delivery without a router, leading them to pick Option A or C.

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

✓

eth1 directly to 10.0.1.200

The destination 10.0.1.200 falls within the directly connected network 10.0.1.0/24 on eth1. According to the routing table, this route has a /24 netmask and is marked as directly connected, meaning no next-hop router is needed. The server will ARP for 10.0.1.200 and send the packet directly to that host via eth1.

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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eth1 via 10.0.1.1
Why it's wrong here
No gateway is specified in the routing entry for that network.
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eth1 directly to 10.0.1.200
Why this is correct
Directly connected route, no gateway needed.
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eth0 with next hop 10.0.0.1
Why it's wrong here
The default route is not used because there is a more specific route.
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eth0 with next hop 10.0.1.200
Why it's wrong here
eth0 is not on the same subnet.

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LFCS Networking Practice Question

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Why each option matters

Option-by-option breakdown

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