350-501 Architecture Practice Question
Which THREE are characteristics of EVPN? (Choose three.)
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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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Supports all-active multi-homing
EVPN uses BGP control plane, supports multi-homing with ESI, and can provide both L2 and L3 services. It does not use LDP for signaling; it uses BGP. VPLS is older.
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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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Provides only L2VPN services
Why it's wrong here
EVPN also provides L3VPN (EVPN-L3).
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Supports all-active multi-homing
Why this is correct
Correct. EVPN supports all-active and single-active.
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Supports multi-homing with Ethernet Segment Identifier (ESI)
Why this is correct
Correct. ESI enables multi-homing.
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Uses BGP for control plane signaling
Why this is correct
Correct. EVPN uses BGP for route distribution.
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Uses LDP for pseudowire signaling
Why it's wrong here
LDP is not used; BGP is used.
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