Quick Answer
The answer is the administrative distance of the routing protocol that originally learned the route. Policy-Based Routing (PBR) does not alter the administrative distance of a route when it is installed via the 'set ip next-hop' command; instead, the route retains the AD value assigned by the underlying routing protocol, such as OSPF (110) or EIGRP (90). This is a critical concept for the Cisco CCNP ENARSI 300-410 exam, where a common trap is assuming that PBR overrides the route's trustworthiness or that the 'set ip next-hop' command imposes a default AD of its own. The exam tests your understanding that PBR only influences the forwarding decision based on the route map, not the route's administrative distance, which remains tied to the protocol that populated the routing table. A reliable memory tip is: PBR picks the path, not the trust—the AD stays with the protocol that learned the route.
This 300-410 practice question tests your understanding of policy-based routing (pbr). Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
What is the default administrative distance for a route installed by Policy-Based Routing (PBR) using the 'set ip next-hop' command?
0
Why wrong: AD 0 is used for directly connected routes, not PBR.
1
Why wrong: AD 1 is for static routes, not PBR.
The administrative distance of the routing protocol that learned the route.
PBR does not alter the administrative distance; the route retains the AD of the original routing protocol.
120
Why wrong: AD 120 is the default for RIP, not for PBR.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
The administrative distance of the routing protocol that learned the route.
PBR does not change the administrative distance of the route; the route is installed with the AD of the routing protocol that learned it. The 'set ip next-hop' command does not modify AD.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
0
Why it's wrong here
AD 0 is used for directly connected routes, not PBR.
1
Why it's wrong here
AD 1 is for static routes, not PBR.
The administrative distance of the routing protocol that learned the route.
Why this is correct
PBR does not alter the administrative distance; the route retains the AD of the original routing protocol.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
120
Common exam traps
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A practitioner preparing for the 300-410 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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Policy-Based Routing (PBR) — This question tests Policy-Based Routing (PBR) — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: The administrative distance of the routing protocol that learned the route. — PBR does not change the administrative distance of the route; the route is installed with the AD of the routing protocol that learned it. The 'set ip next-hop' command does not modify AD.
Identify which 300-410 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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