JNCIS-ENT BGP Practice Question
Which TWO BGP message types are responsible for maintaining session state or reporting errors without carrying routing information? (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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KEEPALIVE
KEEPALIVE maintains the session state, and NOTIFICATION reports fatal errors and tears down the session. UPDATE carries routing information, and OPEN establishes the session.
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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OPEN
Why it's wrong here
OPEN establishes the peering session.
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KEEPALIVE
Why this is correct
KEEPALIVE confirms session liveness periodically.
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UPDATE
Why it's wrong here
UPDATE carries network reachability information.
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QUERY
Why it's wrong here
QUERY is not a standard BGP message type.
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NOTIFICATION
Why this is correct
NOTIFICATION signals errors and terminates the session.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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