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350-401 Practice Question: Which three statements about VRF-lite are true?…
Which three statements about VRF-lite are true? (Choose three.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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VRF-lite allows multiple routing instances on a single router using static or dynamic routing protocols.
Correct: VRF-lite uses static or dynamic routing; it does not require MPLS; it provides path isolation. Incorrect: VRF-lite does not support MPLS VPN inter-AS; it does not require BGP; it does not use label switching.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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VRF-lite allows multiple routing instances on a single router using static or dynamic routing protocols.
Why this is correct
Correct because VRF-lite supports RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, and static routes per VRF.
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VRF-lite does not require MPLS to operate.
Why this is correct
Correct because VRF-lite is a pure Layer 3 VPN without label switching.
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VRF-lite provides path isolation by maintaining separate forwarding tables.
Why this is correct
Correct because each VRF has independent routing and forwarding tables.
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VRF-lite supports MPLS VPN inter-AS option B.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because VRF-lite does not include MPLS functionality.
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VRF-lite requires BGP as the routing protocol between VRFs.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because VRF-lite can use any routing protocol or static routes.
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EtherChannel and Advanced Switching Technologies
Key term
Virtual Routing and Forwarding
Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) is a technology that allows a single physical router to operate like multiple independent routers by keeping separate routing tables and forwarding decisions for each instance.
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