Ace the Cisco CCNA Exam 2026 – Network Your Way to Success!

The selection of the first choice reflects the correct syntax for configuring a static route on a Cisco device. In Cisco IOS, the command begins with "ip route," followed by three essential parameters: the destination network IP address, the subnet mask, and the next-hop IP address. This command clearly indicates to the router where to forward packets destined for the specified network.

The structure of the command ensures that the router understands both the network being targeted and how to reach it, which is critical for efficient routing. The next-hop IP address specifically tells the router which adjacent device (often another router) to send packets to in order to reach the destination network.

Options that use different command structures do not conform to Cisco's syntax for configuring static routes. This divergence from the correct IOS command would result in a syntax error or an unrecognized command. Thus, the first choice accurately reflects the recognized method for configuring static routes on Cisco devices.