If the VRRP master fails, which router becomes the new master?
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Correct answer: router with the highest priority.
Why this is the answer
When the VRRP master router fails, the remaining VRRP routers elect a new master. This election is based on priority values. The router with the highest configured priority value (0-255, with 255 being the highest) becomes the new master. If multiple routers share the highest priority, the router with the highest IP address for the virtual IP becomes the master. Therefore, a lower priority or any loopback address (highest or lowest) is not the primary factor in master election; priority takes precedence.
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