350-501 MPLS and Segment Routing Practice Question
An engineer wants to configure SR-TE without using RSVP. Which mechanism does SR-TE use to specify the explicit path?
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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Segment list in SR Policy
SR-TE uses a segment list consisting of Node SIDs and/or Adjacency SIDs to define the explicit path, avoiding RSVP state.
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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ERO in RSVP PATH message
Why it's wrong here
That is for RSVP-TE.
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Label stack with PHP
Why it's wrong here
PHP is for MPLS LDP.
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IGP shortest path only
Why it's wrong here
SR-TE can override IGP paths.
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Segment list in SR Policy
Why this is correct
SR-TE uses segment lists in SR Policies.
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