Cisco CCNA 200-301 Routing Table Components Practice Test

Topic 20 focuses on Routing Table Components for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification and the 200-301 exam, using Cisco networking and Cisco IOS concepts where relevant. For broader exam preparation, review the Cisco CCNA 200-301 Exam Dumps page. Each question includes a concise explanation of the correct answer and the technical reason the other choices are incorrect.

Question 1

What is a routing-table indicator showing how a route was learned, such as connected, static, or OSPF?

1. Route source code
2. Destination prefix
3. Next hop
4. Administrative distance

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the selected answer describes a routing-table indicator showing how a route was learned, such as connected, static, or OSPF.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “Destination prefix” option describes a different concept: the network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Next hop” option describes a different concept: the next Layer 3 device address to which a router forwards a packet for a route.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Administrative distance” option describes a different concept: a value used to rank the trustworthiness of routes learned from different sources when they describe the same prefix.

 

Question 2

Which network or host address and prefix length a routing-table entry matches?

1. Metric
2. Local route
3. Destination prefix
4. Administrative distance

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because the selected answer describes the network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Metric” option describes a different concept: a routing-protocol value used to choose among multiple routes learned by the same routing source or protocol.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Local route” option describes a different concept: a host route automatically installed for the exact IP address assigned to a router interface.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Administrative distance” option describes a different concept: a value used to rank the trustworthiness of routes learned from different sources when they describe the same prefix.

 

Question 3

What is the next Layer 3 device address to which a router forwards a packet for a route?

1. Destination prefix
2. Local route
3. Next hop
4. Gateway of last resort

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because the selected answer describes the next Layer 3 device address to which a router forwards a packet for a route.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Destination prefix” option describes a different concept: the network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Local route” option describes a different concept: a host route automatically installed for the exact IP address assigned to a router interface.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Gateway of last resort” option describes a different concept: the next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination.

 

Question 4

What is the local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination?

1. Next hop
2. Local route
3. Metric
4. Exit interface

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because the selected answer describes the local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Next hop” option describes a different concept: the next Layer 3 device address to which a router forwards a packet for a route.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Local route” option describes a different concept: a host route automatically installed for the exact IP address assigned to a router interface.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Metric” option describes a different concept: a routing-protocol value used to choose among multiple routes learned by the same routing source or protocol.

 

Question 5

Which value is used to rank the trustworthiness of routes learned from different sources when they describe the same prefix?

1. Exit interface
2. Metric
3. Administrative distance
4. Candidate default route

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because the selected answer describes a value used to rank the trustworthiness of routes learned from different sources when they describe the same prefix.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Exit interface” option describes a different concept: the local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Metric” option describes a different concept: a routing-protocol value used to choose among multiple routes learned by the same routing source or protocol.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Candidate default route” option describes a different concept: a route, typically 0.0.0.0/0 or ::/0, that can be used for destinations not matched by more-specific entries.

 

Question 6

Which routing-protocol value is used to choose among multiple routes learned by the same routing source or protocol?

1. Metric
2. Exit interface
3. Next hop
4. Route source code

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the selected answer describes a routing-protocol value used to choose among multiple routes learned by the same routing source or protocol.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “Exit interface” option describes a different concept: the local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Next hop” option describes a different concept: the next Layer 3 device address to which a router forwards a packet for a route.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Route source code” option describes a different concept: a routing-table indicator showing how a route was learned, such as connected, static, or OSPF.

 

Question 7

Which next hop is associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination?

1. Administrative distance
2. Candidate default route
3. Connected route
4. Gateway of last resort

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because the selected answer describes the next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Administrative distance” option describes a different concept: a value used to rank the trustworthiness of routes learned from different sources when they describe the same prefix.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Candidate default route” option describes a different concept: a route, typically 0.0.0.0/0 or ::/0, that can be used for destinations not matched by more-specific entries.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Connected route” option describes a different concept: a route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational.

 

Question 8

What is a route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational?

1. Connected route
2. Local route
3. Candidate default route
4. Exit interface

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the selected answer describes a route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “Local route” option describes a different concept: a host route automatically installed for the exact IP address assigned to a router interface.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Candidate default route” option describes a different concept: a route, typically 0.0.0.0/0 or ::/0, that can be used for destinations not matched by more-specific entries.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Exit interface” option describes a different concept: the local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.

 

Question 9

What is a host route automatically installed for the exact IP address assigned to a router interface?

1. Destination prefix
2. Local route
3. Metric
4. Next hop

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because the selected answer describes a host route automatically installed for the exact IP address assigned to a router interface.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Destination prefix” option describes a different concept: the network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Metric” option describes a different concept: a routing-protocol value used to choose among multiple routes learned by the same routing source or protocol.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Next hop” option describes a different concept: the next Layer 3 device address to which a router forwards a packet for a route.

 

Question 10

Which route, typically 0.0.0.0/0 or ::/0, can be used for destinations not matched by more-specific entries?

1. Next hop
2. Candidate default route
3. Metric
4. Connected route

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because the selected answer describes a route, typically 0.0.0.0/0 or ::/0, that can be used for destinations not matched by more-specific entries.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Next hop” option describes a different concept: the next Layer 3 device address to which a router forwards a packet for a route.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Metric” option describes a different concept: a routing-protocol value used to choose among multiple routes learned by the same routing source or protocol.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Connected route” option describes a different concept: a route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational.

 

Question 11

For Route source code, which statement is accurate?

1. A route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational.
2. A routing-table indicator showing how a route was learned, such as connected, static, or OSPF.
3. The next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination.
4. A value used to rank the trustworthiness of routes learned from different sources when they describe the same prefix.

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because the selected answer describes a routing-table indicator showing how a route was learned, such as connected, static, or OSPF.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Connected route” option describes a different concept: a route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Gateway of last resort” option describes a different concept: the next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Administrative distance” option describes a different concept: a value used to rank the trustworthiness of routes learned from different sources when they describe the same prefix.

 

Question 12

For Destination prefix, which statement is accurate?

1. The local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.
2. A routing-table indicator showing how a route was learned, such as connected, static, or OSPF.
3. A route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational.
4. The network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because it accurately defines Destination prefix. The matching definition is: The network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Exit interface” option describes a different concept: the local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Route source code” option describes a different concept: a routing-table indicator showing how a route was learned, such as connected, static, or OSPF.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Connected route” option describes a different concept: a route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational.

 

Question 13

For Next hop, which statement is accurate?

1. The network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.
2. The next Layer 3 device address to which a router forwards a packet for a route.
3. A routing-table indicator showing how a route was learned, such as connected, static, or OSPF.
4. A route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational.

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because the choice accurately describes Next hop: The next Layer 3 device address to which a router forwards a packet for a route.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Destination prefix” option describes a different concept: the network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Route source code” option describes a different concept: a routing-table indicator showing how a route was learned, such as connected, static, or OSPF.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Connected route” option describes a different concept: a route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational.

 

Question 14

For Exit interface, which statement is accurate?

1. The local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.
2. A route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational.
3. A route, typically 0.0.0.0/0 or ::/0, that can be used for destinations not matched by more-specific entries.
4. The next Layer 3 device address to which a router forwards a packet for a route.

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the selected answer describes the local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “Connected route” option describes a different concept: a route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Candidate default route” option describes a different concept: a route, typically 0.0.0.0/0 or ::/0, that can be used for destinations not matched by more-specific entries.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Next hop” option describes a different concept: the next Layer 3 device address to which a router forwards a packet for a route.

 

Question 15

For Administrative distance, which statement is accurate?

1. A value used to rank the trustworthiness of routes learned from different sources when they describe the same prefix.
2. The next Layer 3 device address to which a router forwards a packet for a route.
3. The network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.
4. The next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination.

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the selected answer describes a value used to rank the trustworthiness of routes learned from different sources when they describe the same prefix.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “Next hop” option describes a different concept: the next Layer 3 device address to which a router forwards a packet for a route.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Destination prefix” option describes a different concept: the network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Gateway of last resort” option describes a different concept: the next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination.

 

Question 16

For Metric, which statement is accurate?

1. A host route automatically installed for the exact IP address assigned to a router interface.
2. The local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.
3. A value used to rank the trustworthiness of routes learned from different sources when they describe the same prefix.
4. A routing-protocol value used to choose among multiple routes learned by the same routing source or protocol.

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because it accurately defines Metric. The matching definition is: A routing-protocol value used to choose among multiple routes learned by the same routing source or protocol.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Local route” option describes a different concept: a host route automatically installed for the exact IP address assigned to a router interface.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Exit interface” option describes a different concept: the local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Administrative distance” option describes a different concept: a value used to rank the trustworthiness of routes learned from different sources when they describe the same prefix.

 

Question 17

For Gateway of last resort, which statement is accurate?

1. The local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.
2. The next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination.
3. A value used to rank the trustworthiness of routes learned from different sources when they describe the same prefix.
4. A routing-table indicator showing how a route was learned, such as connected, static, or OSPF.

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because the choice accurately describes Gateway of last resort: The next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Exit interface” option describes a different concept: the local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Administrative distance” option describes a different concept: a value used to rank the trustworthiness of routes learned from different sources when they describe the same prefix.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Route source code” option describes a different concept: a routing-table indicator showing how a route was learned, such as connected, static, or OSPF.

 

Question 18

For Connected route, which statement is accurate?

1. A route, typically 0.0.0.0/0 or ::/0, that can be used for destinations not matched by more-specific entries.
2. The next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination.
3. The local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.
4. A route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational.

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because the selected answer describes a route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Candidate default route” option describes a different concept: a route, typically 0.0.0.0/0 or ::/0, that can be used for destinations not matched by more-specific entries.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Gateway of last resort” option describes a different concept: the next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Exit interface” option describes a different concept: the local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.

 

Question 19

For Local route, which statement is accurate?

1. The network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.
2. A route, typically 0.0.0.0/0 or ::/0, that can be used for destinations not matched by more-specific entries.
3. A routing-table indicator showing how a route was learned, such as connected, static, or OSPF.
4. A host route automatically installed for the exact IP address assigned to a router interface.

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because the selected answer describes a host route automatically installed for the exact IP address assigned to a router interface.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Destination prefix” option describes a different concept: the network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Candidate default route” option describes a different concept: a route, typically 0.0.0.0/0 or ::/0, that can be used for destinations not matched by more-specific entries.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Route source code” option describes a different concept: a routing-table indicator showing how a route was learned, such as connected, static, or OSPF.

 

Question 20

For Candidate default route, which statement is accurate?

1. The local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.
2. A route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational.
3. A route, typically 0.0.0.0/0 or ::/0, that can be used for destinations not matched by more-specific entries.
4. The network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because it accurately defines Candidate default route. The matching definition is: A route, typically 0.0.0.0/0 or ::/0, that can be used for destinations not matched by more-specific entries.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Exit interface” option describes a different concept: the local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Connected route” option describes a different concept: a route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Destination prefix” option describes a different concept: the network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.

 

Question 21

An engineer sees routing-table prefixes preceded by C, S or O. Which part of the routing entry indicates how each route was learned?

1. Destination prefix
2. Administrative distance
3. Route source code
4. Next hop

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because the operational requirement in the stem maps to Route source code: A routing-table indicator showing how a route was learned, such as connected, static, or OSPF.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Destination prefix” option describes a different concept: the network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Administrative distance” option describes a different concept: a value used to rank the trustworthiness of routes learned from different sources when they describe the same prefix.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Next hop” option describes a different concept: the next Layer 3 device address to which a router forwards a packet for a route.

 

Question 22

While working on a packet-forwarding problem, an administrator encounters this requirement: The network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches. Which answer is the most precise match?

1. Metric
2. Local route
3. Destination prefix
4. Exit interface

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because Destination prefix is the most precise fit for the stated requirement. The network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Metric” option describes a different concept: a routing-protocol value used to choose among multiple routes learned by the same routing source or protocol.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Local route” option describes a different concept: a host route automatically installed for the exact IP address assigned to a router interface.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Exit interface” option describes a different concept: the local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.

 

Question 23

In a branch routing change, the team must identify the technology that provides the following function: The next Layer 3 device address to which a router forwards a packet for a route. Which option should be selected?

1. Next hop
2. Gateway of last resort
3. Candidate default route
4. Exit interface

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the scenario is describing the role of Next hop. The next Layer 3 device address to which a router forwards a packet for a route.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “Gateway of last resort” option describes a different concept: the next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Candidate default route” option describes a different concept: a route, typically 0.0.0.0/0 or ::/0, that can be used for destinations not matched by more-specific entries.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Exit interface” option describes a different concept: the local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.

 

Question 24

A route lookup identifies the local interface through which a packet should leave the router. Which routing-table field supplies this information?

1. Destination prefix
2. Exit interface
3. Metric
4. Gateway of last resort

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because Exit interface directly provides the function required by the scenario. The local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Destination prefix” option describes a different concept: the network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Metric” option describes a different concept: a routing-protocol value used to choose among multiple routes learned by the same routing source or protocol.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Gateway of last resort” option describes a different concept: the next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination.

 

Question 25

During an IP connectivity troubleshooting session, the design calls for the following capability: A value used to rank the trustworthiness of routes learned from different sources when they describe the same prefix. Which option names that capability most accurately?

1. Destination prefix
2. Metric
3. Gateway of last resort
4. Administrative distance

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because the operational requirement in the stem maps to Administrative distance: A value used to rank the trustworthiness of routes learned from different sources when they describe the same prefix.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Destination prefix” option describes a different concept: the network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Metric” option describes a different concept: a routing-protocol value used to choose among multiple routes learned by the same routing source or protocol.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Gateway of last resort” option describes a different concept: the next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination.

 

Question 26

Two candidate paths to the same prefix were learned by one routing protocol. Which protocol-specific value is compared to choose the preferred path?

1. Metric
2. Administrative distance
3. Gateway of last resort
4. Local route

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because Metric is the most precise fit for the stated requirement. A routing-protocol value used to choose among multiple routes learned by the same routing source or protocol.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “Administrative distance” option describes a different concept: a value used to rank the trustworthiness of routes learned from different sources when they describe the same prefix.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Gateway of last resort” option describes a different concept: the next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Local route” option describes a different concept: a host route automatically installed for the exact IP address assigned to a router interface.

 

Question 27

While working on a packet-forwarding problem, an administrator encounters this requirement: The next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination. Which answer is the most precise match?

1. Gateway of last resort
2. Candidate default route
3. Exit interface
4. Destination prefix

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the scenario is describing the role of Gateway of last resort. The next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “Candidate default route” option describes a different concept: a route, typically 0.0.0.0/0 or ::/0, that can be used for destinations not matched by more-specific entries.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Exit interface” option describes a different concept: the local router interface through which a packet is sent toward the destination.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Destination prefix” option describes a different concept: the network or host address and prefix length that a routing-table entry matches.

 

Question 28

In a branch routing change, the team must identify the technology that provides the following function: A route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational. Which option should be selected?

1. Local route
2. Connected route
3. Gateway of last resort
4. Route source code

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because Connected route directly provides the function required by the scenario. A route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Local route” option describes a different concept: a host route automatically installed for the exact IP address assigned to a router interface.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Gateway of last resort” option describes a different concept: the next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Route source code” option describes a different concept: a routing-table indicator showing how a route was learned, such as connected, static, or OSPF.

 

Question 29

Configuring an IPv4 address on a router interface creates a /32 entry for that exact address. Which route type is represented by this host entry?

1. Gateway of last resort
2. Metric
3. Local route
4. Next hop

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because the operational requirement in the stem maps to Local route: A host route automatically installed for the exact IP address assigned to a router interface.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Gateway of last resort” option describes a different concept: the next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Metric” option describes a different concept: a routing-protocol value used to choose among multiple routes learned by the same routing source or protocol.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Next hop” option describes a different concept: the next Layer 3 device address to which a router forwards a packet for a route.

 

Question 30

During an IP connectivity troubleshooting session, the design calls for the following capability: A route, typically 0.0.0.0/0 or ::/0, that can be used for destinations not matched by more-specific entries. Which option names that capability most accurately?

1. Gateway of last resort
2. Candidate default route
3. Administrative distance
4. Connected route

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because Candidate default route is the most precise fit for the stated requirement. A route, typically 0.0.0.0/0 or ::/0, that can be used for destinations not matched by more-specific entries.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Gateway of last resort” option describes a different concept: the next hop associated with a default route used when no more-specific route matches a destination.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Administrative distance” option describes a different concept: a value used to rank the trustworthiness of routes learned from different sources when they describe the same prefix.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Connected route” option describes a different concept: a route automatically installed for a directly attached IP network when the interface is operational.