True or False: Static Routes by default take precedence over VPN traffic.

Static routes are used to define a fixed path that network traffic should follow to reach a destination. By default, static routes take precedence over dynamic routing protocols and VPN traffic because they provide a direct and defined route to the destination.

This means that if a static route is configured for a specific destination, any traffic directed towards that destination will utilize the static route instead of being routed over a VPN, unless specifically configured otherwise. This precedence is integral for network efficiency and control, ensuring that important or critical traffic follows the intended path as defined by the network administrator.

In scenarios where there might be both static routes and VPN configurations, the existence of a static route that matches the traffic's destination ensures that the traffic will not be encapsulated in a VPN tunnel unless the administrator has set up exceptions or overrides in the routing configuration. Thus, the statement that static routes by default take precedence over VPN traffic is accurate.