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NGFW-ENGINEER · Question #96

NGFW-ENGINEER Question #96: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: Longest prefix match. When multiple routes exist, the firewall first applies longest prefix match, meaning the route with the most specific destination prefix is selected before considering any other attributes such as administrative distance or metric.

Understanding Firewall Routing Logic and Packet Forwarding Decisions

Question

When multiple routes have the same destination prefix, which attribute does the firewall use first to determine route preference?

Options

  • AAdministrative distance
  • BRoute metric
  • CNext-hop availability
  • DLongest prefix match

Explanation

When multiple routes exist, the firewall first applies longest prefix match, meaning the route with the most specific destination prefix is selected before considering any other attributes such as administrative distance or metric.

Topics

#Routing#Longest Prefix Match#Route Preference#Packet Forwarding

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