JNCIS-ENT Protocol Independent Routing Practice Question
When configuring a static route in Junos, which THREE next-hop options are valid and supported? (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
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discard
Junos static routes support specific IP addresses (next-hop), discard/reject options for traffic sinking, and interface-based next-hops for point-to-point or broadcast media.
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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discard
Why this is correct
The discard option silently drops packets matching the static route.
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reject
Why this is correct
The reject option drops packets and sends an ICMP unreachable message back to the sender.
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next-hop <IP-address>
Why this is correct
Pointing a static route to a specific next-hop IP address is standard.
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metric-out
Why it's wrong here
metric-out is used in routing policies for export metrics, not as a static route next-hop parameter.
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forwarding-class
Why it's wrong here
forwarding-class is a QoS classifier, not a static route next-hop type.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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