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350-401 Practice Question: Which two statements about BGP path attributes…
Which two statements about BGP path attributes are true? (Choose two.)
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The AS_PATH attribute is well-known mandatory.
The AS_PATH attribute is well-known mandatory and is used for loop prevention and path selection. The LOCAL_PREF attribute is well-known discretionary and is used to influence outbound traffic from an AS. The MED attribute is optional non-transitive, not well-known. The ORIGIN attribute is well-known mandatory. The COMMUNITY attribute is optional transitive.
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The AS_PATH attribute is well-known mandatory.
Why this is correct
Correct because AS_PATH is always included in BGP updates and is well-known mandatory.
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The LOCAL_PREF attribute is well-known discretionary.
Why this is correct
Correct because LOCAL_PREF is well-known discretionary; it is recognized by all BGP speakers but not required in every update.
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The MED attribute is well-known mandatory.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because MED is optional non-transitive, not well-known mandatory.
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The ORIGIN attribute is optional transitive.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because ORIGIN is well-known mandatory, not optional transitive.
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The COMMUNITY attribute is well-known mandatory.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because COMMUNITY is optional transitive, not well-known mandatory.
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