Refer to the exhibit. Routers R1 and R2 are configured in an HSRP group to provide redundancy
for the users on Network A. The T1 link between R1 and Network B has failed. How will HSRP
respond to the failure?

A.
R1 will change its priority but will remain active using the Frame Relay backup link to forward
the traffic to Network B.

B.
Both routers R1 and R2 will be inactive, and the users on Network A will lose the connectivity to
Network B.

C.
Both routers R1 and R2 will be active, and the traffic will be load balanced between the T1
links.

D.
R2 will assume the role of active router and will use its T1 link to forward the traffic to Network

B.
Both routers R1 and R2 will be inactive, and the users on Network A will lose the connectivity to
Network B.

Explanation: