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350-401 Practice Question: Which three statements about BGP route selection…
Which three statements about BGP route selection are true? (Choose three.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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A route with a lower MED is preferred over a route with a higher MED when all other factors are equal.
The BGP best-path selection algorithm considers the highest weight first, then highest LOCAL_PREF, then locally originated routes (network or aggregate), then shortest AS_PATH, then lowest ORIGIN code (IGP < EGP < incomplete), then lowest MED, and so on. Routes with a lower MED are preferred. The highest LOCAL_PREF is preferred. The shortest AS_PATH is preferred. The lowest ORIGIN code is preferred. The lowest weight is not preferred; weight is Cisco-specific and higher weight is preferred.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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A route with a lower MED is preferred over a route with a higher MED when all other factors are equal.
Why this is correct
Correct: MED is used to influence inbound traffic; a lower MED is preferred.
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A route with a higher LOCAL_PREF is preferred over a route with a lower LOCAL_PREF.
Why this is correct
Correct: LOCAL_PREF is used to influence outbound traffic; a higher LOCAL_PREF is preferred.
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A route with a shorter AS_PATH is preferred over a route with a longer AS_PATH.
Why this is correct
Correct: The shortest AS_PATH is preferred in BGP path selection.
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A route with a lower weight is preferred over a route with a higher weight.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Weight is Cisco-specific; a higher weight is preferred, not lower.
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A route with ORIGIN code EGP is preferred over a route with ORIGIN code IGP.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: The preferred order is IGP (lowest), then EGP, then incomplete. So IGP is preferred over EGP.
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Last reviewed: Jun 18, 2026
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