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JNCIS-ENT IS IS Practice Question

In a multi-access network, which PDU is responsible for the DIS election?

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

IIH PDU

The IIH (IS-IS Hello) PDU contains the priority field used for DIS election on broadcast segments.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

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

  • CSNP

    Why it's wrong here

    CSNPs are used for database synchronization.

  • LSP

    Why it's wrong here

    LSPs are for Link State information, not election.

  • IIH PDU

    Why this is correct

    IIH PDUs carry the priority information for DIS election.

  • PSNP

    Why it's wrong here

    PSNPs are for partial sequence number acknowledgment.

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

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