Which of the following statements is true about static routes?

• A. Static routes are manually configured by an administrator.
• B. Static routes are learned automatically.
• C. Static routes are always the best path for external networks.
• D. Static routes cannot be used with dynamic routing.

Answer: (A)

Static routes are manual entries in the routing table created by an administrator, specifying exactly how to reach a destination network by pointing to a specific next-hop or exit interface. Because they are configured by a person rather than learned from other routers, they remain fixed unless someone changes them. This makes the statement true: static routes are manually configured. They aren’t learned automatically—that's the job of dynamic routing protocols that exchange route information with neighbors. Static routes aren’t inherently the best path for external networks; they can be useful for a controlled, predictable path or a backup route, but in larger or changing networks dynamic routing often provides more flexible and scalable reachability. And static routes can be used alongside dynamic routing; there are common setups where both are in use to achieve reliability and control.