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350-801 · Question #181

Which DSCP class selector is necessary to mark scavenger traffic?

The correct answer is A. CS1. Scavenger traffic, which is typically bulk, non-critical data, should be marked with DSCP Class Selector 1 (CS1).

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Question

Which DSCP class selector is necessary to mark scavenger traffic?

Options

  • ACS1
  • BAF21
  • CAF11
  • DCS2

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    90% (26)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    7% (2)

Why each option

Scavenger traffic, which is typically bulk, non-critical data, should be marked with DSCP Class Selector 1 (CS1).

ACS1Correct

DSCP CS1 is conventionally used to mark scavenger or best-effort-plus traffic, signifying that it is the lowest priority traffic type and should be dropped first during congestion. This ensures that critical real-time and business-critical traffic receive preferential treatment.

BAF21

AF21 is typically used for lower-priority assured forwarding traffic, not specifically for scavenger traffic which is the lowest priority.

CAF11

AF11 is used for a different class of assured forwarding traffic, indicating a higher priority than scavenger traffic.

DCS2

CS2 is generally used for signalling traffic or network control traffic of a higher priority than scavenger traffic.

Concept tested: DSCP markings for scavenger traffic

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/solutions/Enterprise/WAN_and_MAN/QoS_SRND_40/QoSPh4_2.html

Topics

#DSCP#QoS#Traffic marking#Scavenger traffic

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