- A
Layer 3 connectivity requires a VLAN attachment of type PARTNER_PROVIDER
Why wrong: Layer 3 uses PARTNER type.
- B
With Layer 2 connectivity, you must configure BGP sessions between your on-premises router and Cloud Router
In Layer 2, you have direct layer 2 connectivity, so you can run BGP directly.
- C
Both connectivity types support dynamic routing with BGP
Why wrong: Both support BGP, so this is true, but the question asks for three statements. However, since we need three correct, we have A, B, C as correct. E is also true but we only need three. I'll keep A, B, C as the selected correct answers.
- D
With Layer 3 connectivity, the service provider manages BGP peering with your Cloud Router
In Layer 3, the provider acts as a routing hop and may manage BGP sessions.
- E
Layer 2 connectivity requires a VLAN attachment of type PARTNER_PROVIDER
PARTNER_PROVIDER is for Layer 2 where you manage the IP layer.
PCNE Implementing Hybrid Interconnectivity Practice Question
This PCNE practice question tests your understanding of implementing hybrid interconnectivity. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.
You are setting up Partner Interconnect with a service provider that offers both Layer 2 and Layer 3 options. Your on-premises network uses BGP to exchange routes. Which THREE statements are true about the connectivity types? (Choose three.)
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
With Layer 2 connectivity, you must configure BGP sessions between your on-premises router and Cloud Router
Option B is correct because with Layer 2 Partner Interconnect, the service provider delivers a transparent VLAN extension, and you must configure and manage your own BGP sessions between your on-premises router and a Cloud Router in Google Cloud. This is necessary to exchange routes and establish dynamic routing over the Layer 2 link.
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.
- ✗
Layer 3 connectivity requires a VLAN attachment of type PARTNER_PROVIDER
Why it's wrong here
Layer 3 uses PARTNER type.
- ✓
With Layer 2 connectivity, you must configure BGP sessions between your on-premises router and Cloud Router
Why this is correct
In Layer 2, you have direct layer 2 connectivity, so you can run BGP directly.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Both connectivity types support dynamic routing with BGP
Why it's wrong here
Both support BGP, so this is true, but the question asks for three statements. However, since we need three correct, we have A, B, C as correct. E is also true but we only need three. I'll keep A, B, C as the selected correct answers.
- ✓
With Layer 3 connectivity, the service provider manages BGP peering with your Cloud Router
Why this is correct
In Layer 3, the provider acts as a routing hop and may manage BGP sessions.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Layer 2 connectivity requires a VLAN attachment of type PARTNER_PROVIDER
Why this is correct
PARTNER_PROVIDER is for Layer 2 where you manage the IP layer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the distinction between attachment types (PARTNER vs PARTNER_PROVIDER) and who manages BGP sessions, causing candidates to incorrectly assume that Layer 3 connectivity requires direct BGP configuration on the Cloud Router.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In Partner Interconnect, Layer 2 attachments (type PARTNER_PROVIDER) present a direct VLAN to your on-premises router, requiring you to run eBGP sessions with your Cloud Router using private AS numbers and MD5 authentication. Layer 3 attachments (type PARTNER) rely on the service provider to terminate BGP on their side, acting as a BGP route reflector, which simplifies your configuration but reduces control over routing policies.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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 healthcare organisation deploys an application with a public-facing web tier and a private database tier. The database subnet has no public IP and only accepts connections from the web tier's security group. Questions like this test whether you can design cloud network isolation using VNets/VPCs, subnets, and security group rules.
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Implementing Hybrid Interconnectivity — This question tests Implementing Hybrid Interconnectivity — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: With Layer 2 connectivity, you must configure BGP sessions between your on-premises router and Cloud Router — Option B is correct because with Layer 2 Partner Interconnect, the service provider delivers a transparent VLAN extension, and you must configure and manage your own BGP sessions between your on-premises router and a Cloud Router in Google Cloud. This is necessary to exchange routes and establish dynamic routing over the Layer 2 link.
What should I do if I get this PCNE question wrong?
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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