Huawei H12-821_V1.0 HCIP-Datacom-Core Technology V1.0 Exam Practice Test

 Link fault alarm

 The BFD session goes down.

 Interrupted OSPF neighbor relationship

On Huawei devices, multiple BGP processes can be configured on the same router, but they are typically used for specific use cases such as multi-instance deployments or virtual routers. This flexibility is supported by Huawei's routing protocols ​.

 During WLAN roaming, the STA sends a Reassociation Request frame to the foreign AP to maintain connectivity. Association frames are used during initial connections, not roaming.

 APs with which a STA is associated before and after roaming can work on different channels, as roaming often occurs across channels in environments like multi-SSID or multi-channel setups.Options C and D are false, as they contradict standard WLAN roaming procedures ​.

Wi-Fi 6 corresponds to the IEEE 802.11ax standard. It offers improved efficiency, higher data rates, and better performance in dense environments compared to its predecessors like 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) and 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4) ​.

Inter-area route calculation in OSPF involves Summary LSAs (Type 3) for summarizing routes across areas and ASBR Summary LSAs (Type 4) for locating ASBRs. While Router LSAs and Network LSAs describe the internal structure of an area, they do not directly participate in inter-area route calculation. Thus, the statement that only Router, Network, and Summary LSAs are involved is false ​.

The Originator ID in a BGP route represents the Router ID of the device that originally advertised the route into the BGP domain. Since RTA originates the route 10.1.1.0/24 into the BGP process, the Originator ID in the route received by RTD will be set to 1.1.1.1 ​.

In an OSPF broadcast or NBMA network with at least two routers, one router must act as the DR (Designated Router), and another as the BDR (Backup Designated Router) to ensure efficient communication and reduce the number of adjacencies. This is a requirement for OSPF operation in such network types ​.

 Understanding BGP Route Summarization:

In Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), route summarization is a technique used to aggregate multiple specific prefixes into a broader summary prefix. This reduces the size of routing tables and improves routing efficiency.

Summarization helps to hide unnecessary details from other parts of the network while still maintaining connectivity.

In the provided configuration, IS-IS is enabled on Loopback0 but not on Loopback3 of R2. As a result, R2 will advertise the route 10.0.2.2/32 (from Loopback0) to R1 through IS-IS. However, the route 10.0.2.3/32 will not be advertised because IS-IS is not enabled on that loopback interface. The import-route direct command does not override this behavior ​.

If VRRP is not configured to track uplink interfaces, a failure in the master device's uplink or link will not trigger a switchover, resulting in a traffic blackhole. The VRRP mechanism relies on interface tracking to monitor connectivity and ensure role transitions upon faults. Without this configuration, no failover occurs, and traffic directed toward the master device is lost ​.

 Understanding Router ID and Its Role in OSPF:In OSPF, the Router ID uniquely identifies a router within the OSPF domain. If two routers are configured with the same Router ID, it can lead to issues such as LSA conflicts and flapping. This is because the Router ID is used as a key in OSPF operations, including LSA generation and database synchronization.

By default, a router interface sends PIM (Protocol Independent Multicast) Hello messages every 30 seconds to maintain neighbor relationships. This interval can be adjusted using configuration commands ​.

 Non-Client Definition in IBGP

In an IBGP setup with a Route Reflector (RR), a non-client is an IBGP peer that is neither the RR itself nor its client.

Non-clients must establish fully meshed IBGP connections with all other non-clients and the RR because IBGP rules prohibit route propagation between non-clients without a direct connection.

 HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

The behavior of non-clients in an RR topology is clearly outlined in the BGP implementation chapters​​.

By default, BGP does not automatically summarize imported routes. Route summarization must be explicitly configured using the summary or similar commands ​.

For single-hop BFD (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection), the configuration must include the local and remote discriminators to uniquely identify the session endpoints. Additionally, enabling BFD globally is a prerequisite for initiating BFD sessions. Configuring multicast IP addresses is unnecessary for single-hop BFD, as it operates over direct links. Huawei's configuration guidelines specify these requirements to ensure effective deployment and operation of BFD​​.

 Understanding BFD (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection):

BFD is a protocol used to detect link faults quickly between two routers.

Single-hop BFD operates on directly connected links and is commonly used for fast fault detection in routing protocols like OSPF and BGP.

 MQC and PBR

MQC (Modular QoS Command-Line Interface): Applied to interfaces for classifying and controlling traffic.

PBR (Policy-Based Routing): Used to influence packet forwarding based on policies rather than traditional routing tables.

Both MQC and PBR can be configured on device interfaces to filter incoming/outgoing packets or control their forwarding paths.

 HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

The use of MQC and PBR on device interfaces is elaborated in the QoS and routing control chapters​​.

 ACL in Routing Policies

ACLs are frequently used in routing policies to match specific routes based on criteria such as source IP, destination IP, and more. This allows ACLs to influence route redistribution, filtering, and forwarding decisions.

 HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

ACL applications in routing policies are discussed in the routing policy chapters​​.

The question indicates that a router performs a lookup in its FIB table for a packet and determines that the tunnel ID in the matching entry is 0, suggesting that the packet needs to be forwarded through a tunnel such as an MPLS tunnel. However, this is a misunderstanding of the FIB functionality.

FIB Table OverviewThe Forwarding Information Base (FIB) is used to make packet-forwarding decisions. Entries in the FIB include next-hop information, which can be directly linked to an interface or a tunnel.

If the Tunnel ID is 0, it indicates that the packet is forwarded via a normal routing path and not through a tunnel.

For MPLS or other tunnels, the Tunnel ID would have a non-zero value pointing to the associated tunnel.

MPLS Tunnel OperationWhen a router forwards packets through an MPLS tunnel, a label-switched path (LSP) is set up. The FIB would reflect specific tunnel identifiers for packets that need such encapsulation.

HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

Routing Principles and MPLS​explain the forwarding mechanisms clearly, stating that if a packet is routed normally, the tunnel ID remains 0.

The section on MPLS​clarifies the encapsulation process and the role of tunnel identifiers.

Hence, the claim in the question is incorrect. A Tunnel ID of 0 implies no tunneling is required, and normal IP forwarding occurs

In asynchronous mode, two devices exchange BFD Control packets to monitor connectivity. However, this mode does support the echo function, which tests bidirectional paths by sending packets that loop back to the origin. This statement is incorrect. Demand mode, on the other hand, minimizes the control packet exchange, relying on periodic echo packets if configured. Huawei's BFD configuration guides emphasize these distinctions ​.

By default, Huawei firewalls create security zones such as Trust, Untrust, and Local. The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) is a security zone explicitly created by users. A DMZ is used to isolate an internal network from the external one, providing an additional layer of security by placing public-facing services (e.g., web servers) in this intermediary zone. This setup ensures that if a public-facing service is compromised, the internal network remains secure. Huawei Firewall configuration steps confirm this zoning principle, making DMZ creation an explicit user-driven action ​.

The error indicates "Incorrect remote AS," which refers to a mismatch in the autonomous system (AS) numbers during BGP peer configuration. This issue is unrelated to the neighbor address. The neighbor address (10.1.1.5) and timestamp (2010-03-22 12:40:39) provided in the output are correct, and the error type confirms a neighbor relationship issue ​.

BFD operates at the network layer, providing rapid fault detection for forwarding paths, such as IP routing and MPLS tunnels. It interacts closely with network protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP) to ensure high reliability and quick response to faults. BFD does not belong to the application, data link, or physical layers but functions as a network layer diagnostic tool as confirmed in Huawei's network protocol training ​.

In BGP, the AS-Path attribute is mandatory and must be included in all UPDATE messages. It records the autonomous systems a route has traversed. Attributes like Local-Preference, MED, and Prefval are optional and may not always be included. The AS-Path is crucial for loop prevention and route selection ​.

The filter-policy command in IS-IS is used to control the advertisement and filtering of routing information. However, it does not directly filter LSPs (Link State Packets); instead, it controls route advertisements. The false statement here is that it filters LSPs ​.

When the level of an IS-IS interface is changed, the adjacency must be re-established because IS-IS adjacencies are formed based on matching levels (Level-1, Level-2, or both). Other changes, such as cost or hello intervals, do not disrupt the existing adjacency but might impact routing metrics or timing ​.

The forwarding plane of a switch consists of data forwarding hardware, such as line cards or forwarding engines, and is responsible for tasks like encapsulating/decapsulating packets, providing high-speed data channels, and collecting packet statistics. However, main control boards are part of the control plane, not the forwarding plane. This distinction ensures a separation of data forwarding and control functionalities ​.

The monitoring plane's primary role is environmental monitoring, ensuring the stability of the system. Functions like voltage monitoring, temperature tracking, fan speed control, and power management are standard. These are independent of the forwarding or control planes and critical for maintaining device health in network operations ​.

In a stateful inspection firewall, if the status detection mechanism is enabled, it tracks and validates the state of connections using the session table. If there is no session table and a SYN+ACK packet reaches the firewall, it checks the security policy. If the policy explicitly permits the packet, it will pass through the firewall, but no session table will be created without the initial SYN packet. The other options are either incorrect or misrepresent the behavior of stateful inspection ​.

The silent-interface command disables the sending of OSPF packets, including Hello packets, on the specified interface, which prevents the establishment of OSPF neighbor relationships. However, the interface can still advertise directly connected routes through other interfaces, making Option C incorrect ​.

When STP and RSTP coexist in a network, RSTP switches will downgrade their operation to STP to ensure compatibility. However, this disables RSTP's rapid convergence features, as the protocol behaves like STP to maintain interoperability ​.

Understanding the LSDB and Level-2 DIS Election in IS-IS:

In IS-IS, the Designated Intermediate System (DIS) is elected for both Level-1 and Level-2 on broadcast networks to manage the link-state database (LSDB) and reduce the number of LSAs exchanged.

The election of the DIS is based on the highest priority. If the priority is the same, the router with the highest System ID becomes the DIS.

 Additional Port Roles in MSTP

Master Port: Indicates the port on the shortest path to the root bridge in a region.

Regional Edge Port: Identifies a port at the boundary of the MST region.

Backup and edge ports exist in RSTP and are not newly introduced by MSTP.

 HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

MSTP port roles are elaborated in the MSTP configuration sections​​.

 Edge Port Behavior

An edge port transitions directly to the Forwarding state but reverts to participating in RSTP calculations if it receives a valid configuration BPDU. Thus, statement C is false.

 HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

The behavior of edge ports and their transitions are discussed in the RSTP enhancement sections​​.

 In asynchronous mode, BFD control packets are exchanged periodically to detect faults.

 In demand mode, once the session is established, BFD stops sending periodic control packets and relies on external mechanisms to verify connectivity.

 Asynchronous mode is the most commonly used mode. However, the Echo function is supported in asynchronous mode, making Option B incorrect ​.

IGMPv3 builds on IGMPv1 and IGMPv2 by supporting all previous query types, including General Query and Group-Specific Query, while introducing Source/Group-Specific Query. This enhancement allows finer control over multicast group membership ​.

The summary automatic command in BGP is used to enable automatic summarization of routes, particularly for classful networks. However, manual summarization takes precedence over automatic summarization when both are configured. This makes the statement claiming automatic summarization takes precedence false ​.

High-availability Stateful Backup (HSB) ensures synchronization between active and standby devices. If the HSB channel fails to establish, the following causes are possible:

TCP channel not established: The HSB channel relies on a TCP connection. If the TCP session cannot be established, the backup process cannot start.

Mismatched retransmission settings: If the retransmission count and interval for HSB service packets are inconsistent between the two devices, the synchronization process fails.

Incorrect source and destination configurations: If the source IP address and port number on one device do not match the destination IP address and port number on the other, the channel cannot be established.

Option C is incorrect because the priority of the two ACs affects active/standby roles but does not directly impact HSB channel establishment ​.

The operator between if-match clauses under a node is AND, meaning all conditions must be satisfied. However, the operator between nodes is OR, meaning a route matching any node will pass the route-policy ​.

The hardware modules of Huawei modular devices and their functions are:

Main Processing Unit (MPU): Provides control and management planes for the entire system, responsible for protocol processing, system security, and software upgrades.

Switch Fabric Unit (SFU): Provides the data plane, enabling high-speed data switching between service modules.

Line Processing Unit (LPU): Manages data forwarding, offering various interfaces (optical and electrical) for data access​​.

IPv4 supports three main transmission modes:

Unicast: One-to-one communication.

Broadcast: One-to-all communication within a network.

Multicast: One-to-many communication to a group of interested receivers.Anycast is not a native IPv4 mode but is introduced in IPv6 ​.

RSTP improves convergence by introducing changes to the BPDU handling mechanism and port roles. However, RSTP does not rely on a fixed timeout of four Hello intervals for negotiation failure. Instead, RSTP uses a more dynamic mechanism to detect topology changes. The other options describe valid RSTP improvements ​.

The route-policy configuration specifies that node 10 matches the IP prefix 11.1.0.0/16 and applies a cost of 300 to this route. Once a route matches a node, it is no longer processed by subsequent nodes, making option D incorrect. Option B is also incorrect because only specific matching routes have their costs changed ​.

 IP Prefix List Matching Conditions

An IP prefix list matches based on:

Mask: Specifies the subnet mask length.

Action: Specifies whether to permit or deny.

Index: Orders the rules within the prefix list.

Port numbers are not applicable as matching conditions in an IP prefix list.

 HCIP-Datacom-Core Reference

IP prefix list configurations are detailed in the routing policy and route filtering chapters​​.

Intra-area route calculation in OSPF involves only Router LSAs (Type 1) and Network LSAs (Type 2). Summary LSAs (Type 3) are used for inter-area routes and do not participate in intra-area route calculation. Therefore, the statement is false ​.

The virtual MAC address for a VRRP virtual router is determined by the formula 00-00-5E-00-01-[VRID in hexadecimal]. For VRID 3, the hexadecimal equivalent is 03. Thus, the virtual MAC address is 00-00-5E-00-01-03 ​.

AI-driven networks focus on maximizing efficiency by minimizing latency to enhance data processing and decision-making speed. The AI era emphasizes leveraging large data volumes and ensuring rapid data center interconnectivity. This makes low latency a critical requirement for AI-ready data center networks, as highlighted in Huawei's AI and data center network optimization materials ​.

Router LSAs (Type 1) and Network LSAs (Type 2) are advertised only within a single OSPF area, as they describe the topology within the area. In contrast, Summary LSAs (Type 3) and AS External LSAs (Type 5) are used for inter-area and external routing, respectively ​.

Option A correctly configures the DHCP relay agent (AC) to forward requests to the DHCP server using VLAN 10.Option B correctly configures the DHCP server (AR) with the correct IP pool (10.1.1.0/24), gateway, and excluded IP addresses. The static route to 10.1.1.0 through 172.21.1.1 ensures proper routing ​.

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In the PIM protocol, Register Stop and Graft messages are sent with unicast destination addresses, typically to specific neighbors or RP (Rendezvous Point) routers. Other messages like Bootstrap and Assert use multicast addresses for broader dissemination across the network ​.

The preference of routing protocols determines the selection order of routes when a router receives multiple routes to the same destination from different routing protocols. For instance, OSPF has a higher preference over RIP, so OSPF routes will be selected first. Huawei routing preferences confirm this behavior ​.

The Designated Intermediate System (DIS) in an IS-IS broadcast network sends Complete Sequence Number PDUs (CSNPs) at a default interval of 30 seconds. This interval ensures periodic synchronization of the Link State Database (LSDB) among IS-IS neighbors ​.