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JNCIS-ENT OSPF Practice Question

An administrator needs to configure an OSPF stub area on a Juniper router. Which THREE characteristics apply to a standard OSPF stub area? (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

The ABR injects a default route (0.0.0.0/0) into the area

Standard stub areas block Type 5 AS-external LSAs and Type 4 summary LSAs, using a default route generated by the ABR to reach external destinations instead.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

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

  • Type 3 summary LSAs are blocked from entering the area

    Why it's wrong here

    Type 3 summary LSAs are permitted in a standard stub area; they are only blocked in totally stubby areas.

  • The ABR injects a default route (0.0.0.0/0) into the area

    Why this is correct

    Stub ABRs automatically originate a default route to replace external routes.

  • Type 5 AS-external LSAs are blocked from entering the area

    Why this is correct

    Stub areas do not allow external Type 5 LSAs.

  • Virtual links are not permitted to transit through a stub area

    Why this is correct

    OSPF transit areas for virtual links cannot be configured as stub areas.

  • ASBRs are permitted to reside directly inside the stub area

    Why it's wrong here

    ASBRs are not allowed inside stub areas because external routes cannot be advertised.

Visual reference

R1 R2 R3 R4 10 100 10 100 OSPF picks R1→R2→R4 (cost 20) over R1→R3→R4 (cost 200)

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

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