HSRP States

Question 1

Init

Answer 1

A router enters the init state after it experiences a configuration change or when an interface becomes available

Question 2

Learn

Answer 2

From the init state, the router progresses to the learn state, where it determines the virtual IP address of the gateway and waits for hello packets from the active router

Question 3

Listen

Answer 3

Once the router has learned the virtual IP address, it progresses to the listen state, in which the router will listen for hello packets from the active and standby routers

Question 4

Speak

Answer 4

A router will only enter the speak state if a router with a higher priority becomes the active router