JNCIS-ENT: Juniper Networks Certified Specialist – Enterprise Routing and Switching (2024) — Question 27

Which statement is They are stateless and evaluated by the control plane true about Layer 2 firewall filters on EX Series switches?

Answer options

• A. They are stateful and evaluated by the forwarding plane.
• B. They are stateless and evaluated by the control plane.
• C. They are stateful and evaluated by the control plane.
• D. They are stateless and evaluated by the forwarding plane.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because Layer 2 firewall filters on EX Series switches are indeed stateless and are evaluated by the forwarding plane. Options A and C incorrectly state that these filters are stateful, while option B misidentifies their evaluation plane as the control plane instead of the forwarding plane.