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Cisco 350-401 Practice Test 35

Question 340

Two OSPF neighbors remain stuck in ExStart/Exchange, and captures show they disagree on the interface MTU. During troubleshooting: The adjacency never reaches Full despite matching area, hello and dead timers. Which underlying cause best explains the recorded behavior?

  1. The peers do not agree on required OSPF hello/dead interval parameters.
  2. Stub areas suppress Type 5 external LSAs; the expectation of normal external flooding was wrong.
  3. The OSPF database description negotiation detects incompatible interface MTUs.
  4. The OSPFv3 interface area IDs are inconsistent between adjacent peers.

Explanation

Correct Answer

C:

The actual technical cause is: The OSPF database description negotiation detects incompatible interface MTUs. It specifically explains the observation: the adjacency never reaches Full despite matching area, hello and dead timers. The correcting configuration is: correct the underlying MTU mismatch or carefully use a supported MTU-ignore exception only when justified.

Incorrect Answers

A:

That diagnosis is supported by a different symptom: Hello packets are received but no OSPF neighbor adjacency establishes. Here the recorded observation is: the adjacency never reaches Full despite matching area, hello and dead timers. The applicable cause is: the OSPF database description negotiation detects incompatible interface MTUs.

B:

That diagnosis is supported by a different symptom: External routes are absent inside the stub despite a working internal adjacency. Here the recorded observation is: the adjacency never reaches Full despite matching area, hello and dead timers. The applicable cause is: the OSPF database description negotiation detects incompatible interface MTUs.

D:

That diagnosis is supported by a different symptom: No OSPFv3 adjacency forms despite IPv6 link-local connectivity. Here the recorded observation is: the adjacency never reaches Full despite matching area, hello and dead timers. The applicable cause is: the OSPF database description negotiation detects incompatible interface MTUs.

Question 341

Two OSPF neighbors remain stuck in ExStart/Exchange, and captures show they disagree on the interface MTU. The initial change is: Correct the underlying MTU mismatch or carefully use a supported MTU-ignore exception only when justified. Which continuing control most directly prevents a recurrence of the documented problem: The adjacency never reaches Full despite matching area, hello and dead timers.

  1. Track L3 MTU changes and encapsulation impacts on both transit endpoints.
  2. Audit area and instance IDs during OSPFv3 deployment to additional links.
  3. Use interface-level OSPF timer standards on matching link types.
  4. Document area type and expected LSA categories before adding redistribution.

Explanation

Correct Answer

A:

The continuing protective control is: Track L3 MTU changes and encapsulation impacts on both transit endpoints. This addresses the underlying failure mechanism: the OSPF database description negotiation detects incompatible interface MTUs. The corresponding operational check is: inspect adjacency progress and database exchange after matching MTU settings.

Incorrect Answers

B:

That control reduces a separate risk: The OSPFv3 interface area IDs are inconsistent between adjacent peers. For the described design, the recurring risk arises from: the OSPF database description negotiation detects incompatible interface MTUs. The specific required safeguard is: track L3 MTU changes and encapsulation impacts on both transit endpoints.

C:

That control reduces a separate risk: The peers do not agree on required OSPF hello/dead interval parameters. For the described design, the recurring risk arises from: the OSPF database description negotiation detects incompatible interface MTUs. The specific required safeguard is: track L3 MTU changes and encapsulation impacts on both transit endpoints.

D:

That control reduces a separate risk: Stub areas suppress Type 5 external LSAs; the expectation of normal external flooding was wrong. For the described design, the recurring risk arises from: the OSPF database description negotiation detects incompatible interface MTUs. The specific required safeguard is: track L3 MTU changes and encapsulation impacts on both transit endpoints.

Question 342

OSPFv2 neighbors on one Ethernet segment use different hello/dead intervals and stay down. The incident evidence is: Hello packets are received but no OSPF neighbor adjacency establishes. Which targeted configuration or design change best addresses the failure?

  1. Align the OSPF hello and dead timers on the adjacency interfaces.
  2. Assign distinct stable router IDs and restart/clear the relevant OSPF process as required by the platform.
  3. Correct the underlying MTU mismatch or carefully use a supported MTU-ignore exception only when justified.
  4. Interpret DR/BDR election and normal DROther-to-DROther 2-Way behavior on broadcast networks.

Explanation

Correct Answer

A:

The required correction is: Align the OSPF hello and dead timers on the adjacency interfaces. The underlying failure mechanism is: The peers do not agree on required OSPF hello/dead interval parameters. Verify success by carrying out this direct test: compare interface timer fields in OSPF show output and verify neighbors reach Full.

Incorrect Answers

B:

Assigning distinct stable router IDs and restart/clear the relevant OSPF process as required by the platform would not align the OSPF hello and dead timers on the adjacency interfaces.

C:

Correcting the underlying MTU mismatch or carefully use a supported MTU-ignore exception only when justified would not align the OSPF hello and dead timers on the adjacency interfaces.

D:

Interpreting DR/BDR election and normal DROther-to-DROther 2-Way behavior on broadcast networks would not align the OSPF hello and dead timers on the adjacency interfaces.

Question 343

OSPFv2 neighbors on one Ethernet segment use different hello/dead intervals and stay down. The proposed remedy is: Align the OSPF hello and dead timers on the adjacency interfaces. Which observation would most directly confirm that remedy works as intended?

  1. Check `show ip ospf neighbor` transitions to Full and peer router IDs are unique.
  2. Compare interface timer fields in OSPF show output and verify neighbors reach Full.
  3. Inspect adjacency progress and database exchange after matching MTU settings.
  4. Check that both DROthers form Full adjacency to the designated router or backup router as appropriate.

Explanation

Correct Answer

B:

The decisive acceptance observation is: Compare interface timer fields in OSPF show output and verify neighbors reach Full. This tests the working mechanism, while the original incident was: hello packets are received but no OSPF neighbor adjacency establishes.

Incorrect Answers

A:

This test measures a different behavior: Check `show ip ospf neighbor` transitions to Full and peer router IDs are unique. It does not establish the target outcome. For the documented fault, the direct acceptance test is: compare interface timer fields in OSPF show output and verify neighbors reach Full.

C:

This test measures a different behavior: Inspect adjacency progress and database exchange after matching MTU settings. It does not establish the target outcome. For the documented fault, the direct acceptance test is: compare interface timer fields in OSPF show output and verify neighbors reach Full.

D:

This test measures a different behavior: Check that both DROthers form Full adjacency to the designated router or backup router as appropriate. It does not establish the target outcome. For the documented fault, the direct acceptance test is: compare interface timer fields in OSPF show output and verify neighbors reach Full.

Question 344

OSPFv2 neighbors on one Ethernet segment use different hello/dead intervals and stay down. During troubleshooting: Hello packets are received but no OSPF neighbor adjacency establishes. Which underlying cause best explains the recorded behavior?

  1. The OSPF domain does not have unique router identifiers for participating routers.
  2. The DR/BDR adjacency topology intentionally avoids full DROther-to-DROther adjacencies.
  3. The peers do not agree on required OSPF hello/dead interval parameters.
  4. The OSPF database description negotiation detects incompatible interface MTUs.

Explanation

Correct Answer

C:

The actual technical cause is: The peers do not agree on required OSPF hello/dead interval parameters. It specifically explains the observation: hello packets are received but no OSPF neighbor adjacency establishes. The correcting configuration is: align the OSPF hello and dead timers on the adjacency interfaces.

Incorrect Answers

A:

That diagnosis is supported by a different symptom: OSPF adjacency fails or behaves inconsistently when duplicate router IDs are present. Here the recorded observation is: hello packets are received but no OSPF neighbor adjacency establishes. The applicable cause is: the peers do not agree on required OSPF hello/dead interval parameters.

B:

That diagnosis is supported by a different symptom: Two DROthers remain in 2-Way even though the network is forwarding routes normally. Here the recorded observation is: hello packets are received but no OSPF neighbor adjacency establishes. The applicable cause is: the peers do not agree on required OSPF hello/dead interval parameters.

D:

That diagnosis is supported by a different symptom: The adjacency never reaches Full despite matching area, hello and dead timers. Here the recorded observation is: hello packets are received but no OSPF neighbor adjacency establishes. The applicable cause is: the peers do not agree on required OSPF hello/dead interval parameters.

Question 345

OSPFv2 neighbors on one Ethernet segment use different hello/dead intervals and stay down. The initial change is: Align the OSPF hello and dead timers on the adjacency interfaces. Which continuing control most directly prevents a recurrence of the documented problem: Hello packets are received but no OSPF neighbor adjacency establishes.

  1. Track L3 MTU changes and encapsulation impacts on both transit endpoints.
  2. Train responders to correlate neighbor role with state before resetting healthy OSPF links.
  3. Reserve unique stable router IDs and verify after device replacements.
  4. Use interface-level OSPF timer standards on matching link types.

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

The continuing protective control is: Use interface-level OSPF timer standards on matching link types. This addresses the underlying failure mechanism: the peers do not agree on required OSPF hello/dead interval parameters. The corresponding operational check is: compare interface timer fields in OSPF show output and verify neighbors reach Full.

Incorrect Answers

A:

That control reduces a separate risk: The OSPF database description negotiation detects incompatible interface MTUs. For the described design, the recurring risk arises from: the peers do not agree on required OSPF hello/dead interval parameters. The specific required safeguard is: use interface-level OSPF timer standards on matching link types.

B:

That control reduces a separate risk: The DR/BDR adjacency topology intentionally avoids full DROther-to-DROther adjacencies. For the described design, the recurring risk arises from: the peers do not agree on required OSPF hello/dead interval parameters. The specific required safeguard is: use interface-level OSPF timer standards on matching link types.

C:

That control reduces a separate risk: The OSPF domain does not have unique router identifiers for participating routers. For the described design, the recurring risk arises from: the peers do not agree on required OSPF hello/dead interval parameters. The specific required safeguard is: use interface-level OSPF timer standards on matching link types.

Question 346

An OSPFv2 network is divided into areas0 and10; routes cannot traverse the inter-area design because area10 has no valid backbone attachment. The incident evidence is: Intra-area reachability works but normal inter-area destinations are absent. Which targeted configuration or design change best addresses the failure?

  1. Configure supported inter-area `area 10 range` summarization on the ABR with the intended prefix boundary.
  2. Place ASBR external routes in an area type that supports external LSAs or adjust area design deliberately.
  3. Apply the appropriate external redistribution route-map or prefix controls at the ASBR.
  4. Ensure the ABR connects the normal area to area0 through supported backbone topology.

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

The required correction is: Ensure the ABR connects the normal area to area0 through supported backbone topology. The underlying failure mechanism is: Area10 is not connected to a valid backbone path for inter-area routing. Verify success by carrying out this direct test: inspect ABR LSAs and inter-area route presence from area10 toward area0 destinations.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Configuring supported inter-area `area 10 range` summarization on the ABR with the intended prefix boundary would not ensure the ABR connects the normal area to area0 through supported backbone topology.

B:

Placing ASBR external routes in an area type that supports external LSAs or adjust area design deliberately would not ensure the ABR connects the normal area to area0 through supported backbone topology.

C:

Applying the appropriate external redistribution route-map or prefix controls at the ASBR would not ensure the ABR connects the normal area to area0 through supported backbone topology.

Question 347

An OSPFv2 network is divided into areas0 and10; routes cannot traverse the inter-area design because area10 has no valid backbone attachment. The proposed remedy is: Ensure the ABR connects the normal area to area0 through supported backbone topology. Which observation would most directly confirm that remedy works as intended?

  1. Inspect ABR LSAs and inter-area route presence from area10 toward area0 destinations.
  2. Verify external areas learn the summary and the specific component prefixes remain within area10.
  3. Check area type, LSA database and default-route behavior for the selected stub model.
  4. Inspect redistributed external LSAs and confirm prohibited prefixes are not originated.

Explanation

Correct Answer

A:

The decisive acceptance observation is: Inspect ABR LSAs and inter-area route presence from area10 toward area0 destinations. This tests the working mechanism, while the original incident was: intra-area reachability works but normal inter-area destinations are absent.

Incorrect Answers

B:

This test measures a different behavior: Verify external areas learn the summary and the specific component prefixes remain within area10. It does not establish the target outcome. For the documented fault, the direct acceptance test is: inspect ABR LSAs and inter-area route presence from area10 toward area0 destinations.

C:

This test measures a different behavior: Check area type, LSA database and default-route behavior for the selected stub model. It does not establish the target outcome. For the documented fault, the direct acceptance test is: inspect ABR LSAs and inter-area route presence from area10 toward area0 destinations.

D:

This test measures a different behavior: Inspect redistributed external LSAs and confirm prohibited prefixes are not originated. It does not establish the target outcome. For the documented fault, the direct acceptance test is: inspect ABR LSAs and inter-area route presence from area10 toward area0 destinations.

Question 348

An OSPFv2 network is divided into areas0 and10; routes cannot traverse the inter-area design because area10 has no valid backbone attachment. During troubleshooting: Intra-area reachability works but normal inter-area destinations are absent. Which underlying cause best explains the recorded behavior?

  1. Stub areas suppress Type 5 external LSAs; the expectation of normal external flooding was wrong.
  2. The area range controls inter-area summarization, not the ASBR's redistributed external LSA set.
  3. Area10 is not connected to a valid backbone path for inter-area routing.
  4. The ABR has no correctly scoped inter-area summary range for the advertised prefixes.

Explanation

Correct Answer

C:

The actual technical cause is: Area10 is not connected to a valid backbone path for inter-area routing. It specifically explains the observation: intra-area reachability works but normal inter-area destinations are absent. The correcting configuration is: ensure the ABR connects the normal area to area0 through supported backbone topology.

Incorrect Answers

A:

That diagnosis is supported by a different symptom: External routes are absent inside the stub despite a working internal adjacency. Here the recorded observation is: intra-area reachability works but normal inter-area destinations are absent. The applicable cause is: area10 is not connected to a valid backbone path for inter-area routing.

B:

That diagnosis is supported by a different symptom: External prefixes still appear in OSPF despite a changed inter-area summary range. Here the recorded observation is: intra-area reachability works but normal inter-area destinations are absent. The applicable cause is: area10 is not connected to a valid backbone path for inter-area routing.

D:

That diagnosis is supported by a different symptom: Area0 contains dozens of separate intra-area destinations from area10 with no consolidated summary. Here the recorded observation is: intra-area reachability works but normal inter-area destinations are absent. The applicable cause is: area10 is not connected to a valid backbone path for inter-area routing.

Question 349

An OSPFv2 network is divided into areas0 and10; routes cannot traverse the inter-area design because area10 has no valid backbone attachment. The initial change is: Ensure the ABR connects the normal area to area0 through supported backbone topology. Which continuing control most directly prevents a recurrence of the documented problem: Intra-area reachability works but normal inter-area destinations are absent.

  1. Review summary boundaries to avoid blackholing addresses in unused holes.
  2. Test ABR and area0 connectivity when expanding OSPF areas.
  3. Document area type and expected LSA categories before adding redistribution.
  4. Review external redistribution policy separately from ABR inter-area ranges.

Explanation

Correct Answer

B:

The continuing protective control is: Test ABR and area0 connectivity when expanding OSPF areas. This addresses the underlying failure mechanism: area10 is not connected to a valid backbone path for inter-area routing. The corresponding operational check is: inspect ABR LSAs and inter-area route presence from area10 toward area0 destinations.

Incorrect Answers

A:

That control reduces a separate risk: The ABR has no correctly scoped inter-area summary range for the advertised prefixes. For the described design, the recurring risk arises from: area10 is not connected to a valid backbone path for inter-area routing. The specific required safeguard is: test ABR and area0 connectivity when expanding OSPF areas.

C:

That control reduces a separate risk: Stub areas suppress Type 5 external LSAs; the expectation of normal external flooding was wrong. For the described design, the recurring risk arises from: area10 is not connected to a valid backbone path for inter-area routing. The specific required safeguard is: test ABR and area0 connectivity when expanding OSPF areas.

D:

That control reduces a separate risk: The area range controls inter-area summarization, not the ASBR's redistributed external LSA set. For the described design, the recurring risk arises from: area10 is not connected to a valid backbone path for inter-area routing. The specific required safeguard is: test ABR and area0 connectivity when expanding OSPF areas.

Question 350

An OSPF area is designed as a stub but an ASBR in it tries to inject external Type 5 LSAs. The incident evidence is: External routes are absent inside the stub despite a working internal adjacency. Which targeted configuration or design change best addresses the failure?

  1. Place ASBR external routes in an area type that supports external LSAs or adjust area design deliberately.
  2. Place the connected OSPFv3 interfaces into the same intended area, maintaining valid process and instance alignment.
  3. Ensure the ABR connects the normal area to area0 through supported backbone topology.
  4. Apply the appropriate external redistribution route-map or prefix controls at the ASBR.

Explanation

Correct Answer

A:

The required correction is: Place ASBR external routes in an area type that supports external LSAs or adjust area design deliberately. The underlying failure mechanism is: Stub areas suppress Type 5 external LSAs; the expectation of normal external flooding was wrong. Verify success by carrying out this direct test: check area type, LSA database and default-route behavior for the selected stub model.

Incorrect Answers

B:

Placing the connected OSPFv3 interfaces into the same intended area, maintaining valid process and instance alignment would not place ASBR external routes in an area type that supports external LSAs or adjust area design deliberately.

C:

Ensuring the ABR connects the normal area to area0 through supported backbone topology would not place ASBR external routes in an area type that supports external LSAs or adjust area design deliberately.

D:

Applying the appropriate external redistribution route-map or prefix controls at the ASBR would not place ASBR external routes in an area type that supports external LSAs or adjust area design deliberately.


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