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300-410 Practice Question: The default behavior of PBR when a 'set ip…

What is the default behavior of PBR when a 'set ip next-hop' is configured with an IP address that is not directly connected?

Answer choices

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Correct answer & explanation

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The packet is dropped.

By default, PBR requires the next-hop to be directly connected. If it is not directly connected, the packet is dropped unless 'set ip next-hop verify-availability' is used or the next-hop is reachable via a recursive lookup (which requires additional configuration).

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

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  • ✗

    The router performs a recursive lookup to find the next-hop.

    Why it's wrong here

    By default, recursive lookup is not performed; the next-hop must be directly connected.

  • ✗

    The packet is forwarded using the routing table.

    Why it's wrong here

    If the next-hop is not directly connected, the packet is dropped.

  • ✓

    The packet is dropped.

    Why this is correct

    PBR requires the next-hop to be directly connected by default; otherwise, the packet is dropped.

  • ✗

    The router sends an ICMP redirect.

    Why it's wrong here

    No ICMP redirect is sent; the packet is silently dropped.

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