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300-410 Is a valid 'set' action in a PBR route-map? Practice Question
Which of the following is a valid 'set' action in a PBR route-map?
⚠ Common exam trap
300-410 often tests whether candidates can distinguish PBR route-map set actions (like 'set ip next-hop') from routing-protocol route-map set actions (like 'set metric', 'set tag', 'set community'), catching those who assume all route-map commands are interchangeable.
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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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set ip next-hop 10.0.0.1
In Cisco PBR (Policy-Based Routing) route-maps, 'set ip next-hop 10.0.0.1' is a valid set action that specifies the next-hop IP address for matching packets, overriding the normal routing table lookup. This is one of the most commonly used PBR set commands and is supported in route-map configuration mode.
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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set metric 100
Why it's wrong here
PBR route-maps act on traffic forwarding, so 'set metric' — a routing-protocol attribute used during redistribution — has no effect on which next-hop a matched packet uses. It is tempting because metric is a valid route-map set action in redistribution contexts, but PBR requires actions like set ip next-hop or set interface.
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set ip next-hop 10.0.0.1
Why this is correct
`set ip next-hop 10.0.0.1` is a valid PBR route-map set action, redirecting matched traffic to the specified next-hop address rather than following the routing table. It satisfies the stem's requirement for a legitimate set clause, unlike invalid commands such as `set ip next-hop verify-availability` used without a tracking object.
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set tag 5
Why it's wrong here
PBR route-maps match and set forwarding attributes such as next-hop or interface; 'set tag' applies to route redistribution and route tagging, not policy-based forwarding decisions. It is tempting because tag is a legitimate route-map set action, but only where routes are being redistributed or filtered, not for selecting a packet's path.
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set community 100:100
Why it's wrong here
BGP community values are set during route redistribution or neighbour policy, not for policy-based routing, which forwards packets by next-hop or interface. It is tempting because 'set community' is a genuine route-map command, but it belongs to BGP route manipulation rather than PBR traffic steering.
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