Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:
To determine the correct answer, we need to analyze how each command impacts OSPF neighbor relationships.
1. Understanding OSPF Neighbor Formation
OSPF routers form neighbor relationships when they meet the following conditions:
They are in the same subnet (IP addresses and subnet masks must match).
They are in the same OSPF area.
They use the same network type (e.g., Broadcast, Point-to-Point).
Authentication (if configured) must match.
Hello and Dead timers must match.
2. Analyzing Each Answer Option
❌ A. "undo ip address 10.0.12.2 24" → Affects OSPF Neighbor Status
Removing the IP address will prevent the interface from sending and receiving OSPF Hello packets.
Without an IP address, OSPF cannot establish neighbor relationships.
Effect: Breaks OSPF neighbor status.
✅ B. "undo description" → Does NOT Affect OSPF Neighbor Status
The interface description is just a label for administrators and has no impact on OSPF functionality.
It does not affect neighbor relationships, routing, or communication.
Effect: No impact on OSPF neighbors.
❌ C. "undo ospf cost" → Affects OSPF Neighbor Status Indirectly
OSPF cost determines the path selection but does NOT break the neighbor relationship.
However, if the cost change leads to routing table recalculations, it might cause temporary convergence issues.
Effect: Does not directly break neighbor status, but affects route selection.
❌ D. "undo ospf dr-priority" → Affects OSPF Neighbor Status (Possibly Causes DR Re-Election)
OSPF DR/BDR election uses priority values.
If changed, a new election might occur, leading to a temporary loss of neighbor relationships.
Effect: Might cause OSPF neighbor reset (temporary impact on adjacency).