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350-401 Practice Question: Which BGP attribute is preferred with the lowest…

Which BGP attribute is preferred with the lowest value?

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Why each option matters

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Correct answer & explanation

MULTI_EXIT_DISC (MED)

In BGP path selection, the LOCAL_PREF attribute is used to prefer paths within an AS. A higher LOCAL_PREF is preferred, but the question asks for the attribute preferred with the lowest value. The WEIGHT attribute is Cisco-specific and is preferred with the highest value. The MULTI_EXIT_DISC (MED) attribute is preferred with the lowest value.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • MULTI_EXIT_DISC (MED)

    Why this is correct

    Correct. MED is used to influence inbound traffic and lower values are preferred.

  • LOCAL_PREF

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect. LOCAL_PREF prefers higher values.

  • AS_PATH

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect. AS_PATH prefers shorter paths, not lower values.

  • WEIGHT

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect. WEIGHT prefers higher values.

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