JNCIS-ENT Protocol Independent Routing Practice Question
Which TWO attributes distinguish direct routes from static routes in Junos OS? (Choose two)
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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Direct routes represent subnets attached to active local interfaces.
Direct routes have a preference of 0 and represent local interface subnets, whereas static routes have a default preference of 5 and are manually configured.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Static routes are created automatically when an interface comes up.
Why it's wrong here
Static routes are always manually configured.
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Direct routes represent subnets attached to active local interfaces.
Why this is correct
Direct routes are automatically generated for connected interface networks.
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Direct routes require manual IP address configuration under routing-options.
Why it's wrong here
Direct routes are generated automatically from interface configurations.
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Static routes cannot be used with recursive next-hops.
Why it's wrong here
Static routes support recursive next-hops.
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Direct routes have a default preference of 0, whereas static routes have a default preference of 5.
Why this is correct
Direct routes are preferred over static routes due to their lower preference value (0 vs 5).
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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