JNCIS-SP: Juniper Networks Certified Specialist – Service Provider Routing (2023) — Question 69

What is the correct order of BGP attributes for active route selection?

Answer options

• A. next hop –> local preference –> AS path –> MED –> origin
• B. next hop –> local preference –> AS path –> origin –> MED
• C. next hop –> origin –> local preference –> AS path –> MED
• D. next hop –> AS path –> local preference –> origin –> MED

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct order for BGP route selection is defined by the attributes: next hop, local preference, AS path, origin, and MED. Option B accurately reflects this sequence, while the other options misplace one or more attributes, leading to an incorrect order for active route selection.