What is a static route that has a higher administrative distance than a dynamic route called?

A static route with a higher administrative distance than a dynamic route is referred to as a floating static route. This term is used to describe static routes that are intentionally configured with a higher administrative distance, causing them to be less preferred than dynamically learned routes.

In networking, administrative distance is a value used to rate the trustworthiness of the source of a routing information. Dynamic routes, which are learned via protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, or OSPF, typically have lower administrative distances and are preferred by routers when making routing decisions.

By configuring a static route with a higher administrative distance, network administrators can create backup routes that are only used when the primary dynamic route becomes unavailable. This is particularly useful for adding redundancy to a network. For instance, if a dynamic route fails for any reason, the router can then switch to the floating static route as a backup to maintain connectivity.

The other terms mentioned do not accurately describe this routing concept. A permanent static route would suggest that the route is always in place and does not take failure or dynamic routing into account. Dynamic static routes and conditional static routes are not standard terminology in routing and do not exist in the context of routing protocols and their associated administrative distances. Therefore, the term “floating static