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JNCIP-ENT Class OF Service Practice Question

What is the primary function of a behavior aggregate (BA) classifier in Junos CoS?

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Correct answer & explanation

It classifies packets based exclusively on header CoS bits such as DSCP or EXP

A Behavior Aggregate (BA) classifier classifies packets based solely on the CoS bits in the packet header (such as DSCP, EXP, or IEEE 802.1p).

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

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  • It classifies packets based exclusively on header CoS bits such as DSCP or EXP

    Why this is correct

    BA classifiers use header bits to assign forwarding classes.

  • It drops packets exceeding a predefined bandwidth rate

    Why it's wrong here

    That describes a policer.

  • It rewrites VLAN tags on egress interfaces

    Why it's wrong here

    That describes a rewrite rule.

  • It classifies packets based on Layer 4 port numbers and source IP addresses

    Why it's wrong here

    That describes a multi-field classifier.

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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint

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