JNCIS-ENT · domain
BGP
This domain covers BGP configuration and troubleshooting on Junos devices, including route reflection, path attributes, and routing policy application. It is tested through scenario-based questions requiring you to identify attribute behavior, policy action semantics, and correct configuration hierarchy placement for BGP route manipulation.
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What to know about BGP
You must be able to identify BGP path attributes, configure and apply Junos routing policies for attribute manipulation, and understand route reflector loop prevention. The critical skill is knowing where policies are defined versus applied and how each action affects route processing.
Route reflector loop prevention using CLUSTER_LIST and ORIGINATOR_ID attributes in Junos BGP
Routing policy actions including 'next policy', 'accept', and 'reject' within Junos policy framework
Local Preference modification for eBGP routes using routing policies under [edit policy-options] hierarchy
Well-known mandatory BGP path attributes: ORIGIN, AS_PATH, and NEXT_HOP type codes
Watch out for
Common BGP exam traps
- ▸Confusing CLUSTER_LIST with AS_PATH for loop prevention; route reflectors add ORIGINATOR_ID and CLUSTER_LIST, not AS_PATH modifications.
- ▸Assuming 'next policy' terminates evaluation; it actually continues to the next policy term or policy in the chain.
- ▸Applying Local Preference policy under [edit protocols bgp] instead of [edit policy-options] and importing it correctly.
Question index
All BGP questions (34)
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An administrator wants to modify the Local Preference attribute for all routes received from a specific external BGP peer. Where must this policy be applied in Junos?
Easy2Which TWO characteristics describe eBGP compared to iBGP? (Choose two)
Medium3Which THREE statements describe the role and function of the BGP Router ID? (Choose three)
Hard4During troubleshooting of a flapping BGP session, you notice BGP Notification messages being sent. Which BGP message type is responsible for tearing down a session due to an error condition?
Medium5A Juniper router is configured with a BGP peer group that includes multiple neighbors. You want to apply a policy to all neighbors in the group that sets the next-hop to a specific address for all routes received from them. Which configuration statement should you use?
Hard6What is the purpose of the BGP Keepalive message and what is its default interval in Junos?
Medium7You are a network administrator for a company using Juniper EX Series switches. You have an iBGP session between two routers in the same AS. You notice that routes learned from one iBGP peer are not being advertised to another iBGP peer. What is the default behavior of iBGP that explains this?
Medium8An administrator configures a BGP policy to reject routes with an AS_PATH containing a specific AS number. Which match condition in a Junos routing policy is used to evaluate the AS_PATH?
Easy9Which BGP message type is responsible for negotiating session parameters, including autonomous system numbers, hold times, and BGP identifiers during session establishment?
Hard10Which TWO BGP message types are responsible for maintaining session state or reporting errors without carrying routing information? (Choose two)
Medium11You are configuring a new eBGP session between two Juniper routers in different autonomous systems. The physical link is up and you can ping the remote interface, but the BGP session remains in the Active state. Reviewing the configuration, you notice that the neighbor statement on both routers specifies the loopback address of the peer, but no additional configuration is present. What is the most likely cause of the problem?
Medium12While examining a BGP routing table, you notice a route with an ORIGIN attribute set to 'Incomplete'. What does this indicate about the origin of the route?
Hard13An engineer is troubleshooting a BGP session between two routers and notices that the connection is stuck in the Active state. What does the Active state indicate about the BGP finite state machine?
Easy14A Junos router is configured as a BGP route reflector. It learns a route from a client and reflects it to a non-client and another client. Which attribute does the route reflector modify or add to prevent routing loops?
Hard15You are configuring a BGP session between two Juniper routers. You want to ensure that the session can be established and that routes are exchanged correctly. Which two statements are true about BGP message types? (Choose two.)
Medium16Which TCP port is used by BGP to establish communication between peers?
Easy17A 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?
Medium18What is the primary function of the BGP OPEN message?
Medium19Which THREE actions occur when a BGP speaker receives a Notification message from a peer? (Choose three.)
Hard20You are running BGP between two routers. One router has a 4-byte ASN (e.g., ASN 65536). The remote router only supports 2-byte ASNs. How does BGP handle this compatibility issue?
Hard21Which TWO statements describe characteristics of BGP path attributes? (Choose two.)
Medium22You need to ensure that BGP sessions fail over within sub-second intervals if a link degrades or goes down. Which protocol should you integrate with BGP on your Junos router?
Medium23You are configuring BGP on a Juniper SRX Series firewall. You want to influence inbound traffic from an eBGP peer for a specific prefix. You have applied an export policy that prepends your AS multiple times. Which two statements are true about AS path prepending in this scenario? (Choose two.)
Medium24An engineer must inspect the BGP state and verify the received prefix counts from a specific neighbor on an MX Series router. Which operational command should be used?
Easy25An engineer needs to verify which BGP routes are currently installed in the forwarding table (FIB). Which command should be used?
Easy26A BGP speaker receives an UPDATE message containing a malformed attribute. According to BGP specifications, which action does the receiving router take?
Hard27Which TWO statements are true regarding BGP communities in Junos? (Choose two)
Medium28Which TWO actions occur when a Junos BGP routing policy includes the 'next policy' action? (Choose two)
Medium29While reviewing BGP updates, you notice an attribute type code of 3 with a value representing an IP address. Which well-known mandatory path attribute is this?
Hard30Which TWO statements accurately describe the behavior of the BGP AS_PATH attribute? (Choose two)
Medium31You need to configure authentication for a BGP peering session on a Junos device to prevent spoofing attacks. Where is the MD5 authentication key configured?
Medium32An administrator needs to verify the exact BGP timers negotiated with an eBGP peer on a Junos device. Which operational command should be used?
Easy33Which THREE attributes are optional transitive BGP path attributes? (Choose three)
Hard34An administrator wants to gracefully restart a BGP routing daemon without dropping the underlying TCP session or causing traffic loss. Which Junos feature should be enabled?
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Frequently asked questions
- What does the BGP domain cover on the JNCIS-ENT exam?
- You must be able to identify BGP path attributes, configure and apply Junos routing policies for attribute manipulation, and understand route reflector loop prevention. The critical skill is knowing where policies are defined versus applied and how each action affects route processing.
- How many questions are in this domain?
- This page lists all 34 BGP questions in the JNCIS-ENT question bank. The actual exam draws from this domain proportionally to its weighting in the official exam blueprint.
- What is the best way to practise this domain?
- Start with a short focused session (10 questions) to identify gaps, then work through explanations. Repeat with a longer session once the weak areas feel solid.
- Can I practise only BGP questions?
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