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MPLS L3VPNmediumMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

show bgp ipv4 unicast Command vs VPNv4

This 300-410 practice question tests your understanding of mpls l3vpn. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.

A network engineer runs the following command to verify MPLS L3VPN operation:

R1# show bgp ipv4 unicast 10.1.1.0/24

Output: BGP routing table entry for 10.1.1.0/24, version 10 Paths: (1 available, best #1, table default) Advertised to update-groups: 1 Refresh Epoch 1 Local

0.0.0.0 from 0.0.0.0 (10.0.0.1)

Origin incomplete, metric 0, localpref 100, weight 32768, valid, sourced, best

What does this output indicate?

Quick Answer

The answer is that the route is locally originated and is the best path. This output from the show bgp ipv4 unicast command reveals a standard IPv4 route with a next hop of 0.0.0.0, which indicates the prefix was injected into BGP locally on the router, and the path is marked as valid, sourced, and best. On the Cisco CCNP ENARSI 300-410 exam, this tests your ability to distinguish between the IPv4 unicast and VPNv4 address families; a common trap is assuming this command shows MPLS labels or extended communities, which only appear under the VPNv4 subaddress family. Remember that show bgp ipv4 unicast displays only global routing table entries without VPN attributes, while VPNv4 is required for L3VPN prefixes. A quick memory tip: if you see 0.0.0.0 as the next hop, think “local origin,” and if you need labels, think “vpnv4.”

Answer choices

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

The route is locally originated and is the best path

This shows the BGP IPv4 unicast table entry for prefix 10.1.1.0/24. The path is local, with next hop 0.0.0.0, and it is valid and best. This is a standard IPv4 route, not VPNv4, so it does not have extended communities or MPLS labels.

Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

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

  • The route is locally originated and is the best path

    Why this is correct

    The output shows 'sourced' and 'best', indicating local origin and best path.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • The route is learned from a BGP peer

    Why it's wrong here

    Next hop is 0.0.0.0, meaning local origin.

  • The route has an MPLS label

    Why it's wrong here

    No MPLS label information is shown in this output.

  • The route is in a VRF

    Why it's wrong here

    The output shows 'table default', not a VRF table.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.

Trap categories for this question

  • Command / output trap

    No MPLS label information is shown in this output.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
  • Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
  • Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
  • Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.

TExam Day Tips

  • Underline the problem statement mentally.
  • Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
  • Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.

Key takeaway

Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Real-world example

How this comes up in practice

A practitioner preparing for the 300-410 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.

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What does this 300-410 question test?

MPLS L3VPN — This question tests MPLS L3VPN — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: The route is locally originated and is the best path — This shows the BGP IPv4 unicast table entry for prefix 10.1.1.0/24. The path is local, with next hop 0.0.0.0, and it is valid and best. This is a standard IPv4 route, not VPNv4, so it does not have extended communities or MPLS labels.

What should I do if I get this 300-410 question wrong?

Identify which 300-410 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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