JNCIS-ENT BGP Practice Question
A network administrator needs to modify the Local Preference path attribute for all routes received from a specific external BGP peer using a routing policy on Junos. Under which configuration hierarchy should the routing policy be applied?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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protocols bgp group neighbor import
To affect routes received from a specific BGP peer, an import policy must be applied directly to that neighbor or group under 'protocols bgp group <group-name> neighbor <ip> import <policy-name>' or at the group level.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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policy-options policy-statement term then export
Why it's wrong here
An export policy affects routes sent *to* a neighbor, whereas Local Preference is an inbound attribute for iBGP (though it can be set on inbound eBGP and propagated).
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protocols bgp group neighbor import
Why this is correct
Correct. An import policy applied to a BGP neighbor or group modifies incoming path attributes like Local Preference.
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routing-options rib inet.0 static
Why it's wrong here
This hierarchy is for static routes.
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protocols ospf area
Why it's wrong here
OSPF is an IGP and does not manage BGP Local Preference.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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