Which statement about static routes is true?

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

Answer: (B)

Static routes are routes that an administrator explicitly configures on a router. They are not learned automatically by any routing protocol; you specify the destination network, the subnet mask, and the next-hop or exit interface. This gives you precise control over exactly where traffic should be sent for that network. They’re useful for fixed paths, security, or directing traffic to a specific gateway. Static routes don’t adapt to topology changes on their own—if a link fails, the route may become unusable unless you add mechanisms like floating static routes or rely on dynamic routing for other paths. While static routes can coexist with dynamic routes, it’s the manual configuration aspect that makes this statement true.