350-501 Networking Practice Question
Which BGP attribute is used to influence inbound traffic to an AS by advertising a preferred path to a neighbor AS?
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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MED
MED (Multi-Exit Discriminator) is sent to a neighboring AS to suggest the best entry point into the local AS. Lower MED is preferred.
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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WEIGHT
Why it's wrong here
WEIGHT is Cisco-specific and local to the router.
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LOCAL_PREF
Why it's wrong here
LOCAL_PREF is used for outbound traffic within the AS.
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MED
Why this is correct
MED is used to influence inbound traffic from a neighbor AS.
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AS_PATH
Why it's wrong here
AS_PATH affects path selection but is not directly used to influence inbound traffic.
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