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JN0-280 · Question #98

What is the function of the 'Weight' attribute in BGP, and where is it used in the route selection process?

The correct answer is C. It is a Cisco-specific attribute used to prefer paths from one BGP speaker over another, evaluated. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

What is the function of the 'Weight' attribute in BGP, and where is it used in the route selection process?

Options

  • AIt is used to prioritize routes received from different EBGP peers and is considered before the
  • BIt determines the stability of a route and is checked after the Local Preference attribute.
  • CIt is a Cisco-specific attribute used to prefer paths from one BGP speaker over another, evaluated
  • DIt is used to balance load among multiple links and is considered after the MED attribute.

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  • A
    10% (6)
  • B
    5% (3)
  • C
    81% (47)
  • D
    3% (2)

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