JNCIS-ENT BGP Practice Question
Which TWO BGP attributes are strictly internal to an Autonomous System and are never advertised to external eBGP peers? (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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ORIGINATOR_ID
Local Preference and MED (by default, unless propagated) or internal-only attributes like cluster list are restricted. Specifically, Local Preference is never sent to eBGP peers.
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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NEXT_HOP
Why it's wrong here
Next hop is sent to eBGP peers (modified to local eBGP interface).
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ORIGIN
Why it's wrong here
ORIGIN is sent to eBGP peers.
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ORIGINATOR_ID
Why this is correct
Originator ID and Cluster List are internal route reflector attributes not sent to eBGP peers.
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AS_PATH
Why it's wrong here
AS_PATH is sent to eBGP peers.
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LOCAL_PREF
Why this is correct
Local Preference is stripped when advertising routes to eBGP peers.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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