JNCIS-ENT Protocol Independent Routing Practice Question
Which TWO parameters can be modified within a static route configuration to control path selection and backup behavior? (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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Qualified next-hop with custom preference
Preference and qualified next-hop are static route parameters used to manage path selection and backup preferences.
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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MED (Multi-Exit Discriminator)
Why it's wrong here
MED is a BGP metric attribute.
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Qualified next-hop with custom preference
Why this is correct
Qualified next-hop allows specifying backup next-hops with tailored preference values.
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AS-path length
Why it's wrong here
AS-path length is a BGP attribute.
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Local preference attribute
Why it's wrong here
Local preference is a BGP path attribute.
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Preference (administrative distance)
Why this is correct
Preference dictates path trustworthiness and selection priority.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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