350-501 Networking Practice Question
Which three BGP attributes are considered during the route selection process before comparing AS_PATH length? (Choose three.)
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LOCAL_PREF
Weight, LOCAL_PREF, and locally originated routes are compared before AS_PATH length in the BGP best path selection algorithm.
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LOCAL_PREF
Why this is correct
LOCAL_PREF is compared second.
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Weight
Why this is correct
Weight is the first attribute compared.
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NEXT_HOP
Why it's wrong here
NEXT_HOP is not used in the selection order before AS_PATH.
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Locally originated routes
Why this is correct
Routes originated locally are preferred over learned routes.
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MED
Why it's wrong here
MED is compared after AS_PATH length.
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