350-501 Architecture Practice Question
A network engineer is designing a Layer 2 VPN using EVPN with MPLS data plane. The customer requires all-hub multipoint connectivity with optimal multicast replication. Which EVPN route type is used to advertise multicast group membership?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between inclusive (Route Type 3) and selective (Route Type 6) multicast, and the trap here is assuming that Route Type 3 is used for all multicast scenarios, when in fact Route Type 6 is required for optimal group-specific replication.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Route Type 6 (Selective Multicast Ethernet Tag)
Route Type 6 (Selective Multicast Ethernet Tag) is used in EVPN to advertise multicast group membership for selective multicast replication. This allows the provider edge (PE) routers to build optimal multicast trees for specific groups, enabling efficient all-hub multipoint connectivity with EVPN-MPLS data plane.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Route Type 3 (Inclusive Multicast Ethernet Tag)
Why it's wrong here
Used for inclusive multicast, not selective.
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Route Type 2 (MAC/IP Advertisement)
Why it's wrong here
Used for MAC and IP addresses.
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Route Type 4 (Ethernet Segment)
Why it's wrong here
Used for multi-homing.
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Route Type 6 (Selective Multicast Ethernet Tag)
Why this is correct
Used to advertise multicast group membership for selective replication.
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