Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Practice Exam

What is the command to change the administrative distance of a static route?

1. (config)#ip route REMOTE IP ADDRESS AND SUBNETMASK AND IP ADDRESS OF NEXT HOP ROUTER INTERFACE AND AD NUMBER

2. (config)#set route AD NUMBER

3. (config)#update route SET AD NUMBER

4. (config)#modify route AD NUMBER

The correct answer is: (config)#ip route REMOTE IP ADDRESS AND SUBNETMASK AND IP ADDRESS OF NEXT HOP ROUTER INTERFACE AND AD NUMBER

The reason the first choice is the correct answer lies in the structure and syntax of the command used to configure a static route, which includes the ability to set the administrative distance. In the command provided, the format includes the remote IP address, the subnet mask, the next-hop IP address (or exit interface), and finally, the administrative distance (referred to as AD number). The administrative distance is critical because it determines the priority of routes; lower values indicate higher priority. By specifying the administrative distance in this command, you can effectively manage routing decisions when multiple routes to the same destination exist. The other options do not represent valid Cisco IOS commands for changing the administrative distance of a static route. They do not conform to the established CLI syntax, which is essential for proper configuration. Understanding how to manipulate administrative distance using the correct command syntax is a key concept for CCNA candidates, as it directly influences routing behavior in the network.