Juniper JN0-664 Service Provider Routing and Switching, Professional Exam JNCIP-SP Exam Practice Test

Answer : A, D

Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS) is a link-state routing protocol used to move information efficiently within a computer network. It uses a series of Protocol Data Units (PDUs) to manage the network's topology and ensure consistency across all routers in the network. Specifically, Link State PDUs (LSPs), Complete Sequence Number PDUs (CSNPs), and Partial Sequence Number PDUs (PSNPs) play crucial roles in this process.

1. **PSNPs (Partial Sequence Number PDUs)**:

- **Acknowledge a received LSP**: PSNPs are used to acknowledge the receipt of LSPs. When a router receives an LSP, it sends a PSNP back to the sender to confirm that the LSP has been received.

- **Request a missing LSP**: PSNPs are also used to request missing LSPs. If a router identifies a missing LSP based on sequence numbers, it can send a PSNP to request the specific LSP from its neighbors.

2. **CSNPs (Complete Sequence Number PDUs)**:

- **Summarize LSPs**: CSNPs are used to summarize all the LSPs known to a router. They are typically sent at regular intervals to provide a complete list of LSPs in a database. They are not used to acknowledge or request specific LSPs but provide an overview of all LSPs for database synchronization.

Based on this understanding, let's evaluate the statements:

- **A. PSNPs are used to acknowledge a received LSP.**

- Correct. PSNPs serve the purpose of acknowledging LSPs received from other routers.

- **B. CSNPs are used to acknowledge a received LSP.**

- Incorrect. CSNPs are not used for acknowledging LSPs; they are used to provide a summary of all LSPs.

- **C. CSNPs are used to request a missing LSP.**

- Incorrect. CSNPs are not used to request missing LSPs; this is the role of PSNPs.

- **D. PSNPs are used to request a missing LSP.**

- Correct. PSNPs are used to request specific missing LSPs when a router detects that it is missing information.

**Conclusion**:

The correct statements about IS-IS are:

**A. PSNPs are used to acknowledge a received LSP.**

**D. PSNPs are used to request a missing LSP.**

**Reference**:

- Juniper Networks Documentation on IS-IS: [IS-IS Overview](https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/junos/topics/concept/is-is-routing-overview.html)

- RFC 1195, Use of OSI IS-IS for Routing in TCP/IP and Dual Environments: [RFC 1195](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc1195) which details the operation and use of IS-IS, including the roles of PSNPs and CSNPs.

Answer : A, B, D

Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS) is a link-state routing protocol designed to move information efficiently within a computer network, a group of physically connected computers or similar devices. It operates in two levels, Level 1 (L1) and Level 2 (L2), and supports hierarchical routing within a multi-area network.

Let's analyze each statement to determine its correctness in the context of IS-IS multi-area networks.

1. **Statement A: Internal L1 PDUs are flooded to the local area's L2 routers.**

- This statement is correct. L1 PDUs (Protocol Data Units) are flooded within the L1 area and also to the L2 routers that are present in the same area. These L2 routers act as the boundary routers that connect the local L1 area to other L1 areas via L2.

2. **Statement B: External L2 PDUs are flooded to all L2 routers in other areas.**

- This statement is correct. L2 PDUs are flooded throughout the entire L2 backbone, which includes all L2 routers in different areas. This ensures that inter-area routing information is shared across the network.

3. **Statement C: Internal L1 PDUs are flooded to all L1 routers in other areas.**

- This statement is incorrect. Internal L1 PDUs are only flooded within the local L1 area. They do not cross L1 area boundaries; inter-area communication is handled by L2 routers.

4. **Statement D: Internal L1 PDUs are only flooded to the local area's L1 routers.**

- This statement is correct. Internal L1 PDUs are indeed only flooded within their local L1 area, and do not go beyond it.

5. **Statement E: External L2 PDUs are only flooded to the local area's L2 routers.**

- This statement is incorrect. External L2 PDUs are flooded to all L2 routers throughout the IS-IS network, not just to those in the local area. This allows L2 routers to maintain a complete map of the network's topology.

**Conclusion**:

Given the analysis, the correct answers are:

**A. Internal L1 PDUs are flooded to the local area's L2 routers.**

**B. External L2 PDUs are flooded to all L2 routers in other areas.**

**D. Internal L1 PDUs are only flooded to the local area's L1 routers.**

**Reference**:

- Juniper Networks Documentation on IS-IS: [IS-IS Overview](https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/junos/topics/concept/is-is-routing-overview.html)

- RFC 1195, Use of OSI IS-IS for Routing in TCP/IP and Dual Environments: [RFC 1195](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc1195) which details the operation of IS-IS in multi-area networks.

Answer : C, D

In the exhibit, the output of the `show route protocol bgp` command is shown for the prefix `172.16.20.4/30`. Let's analyze the provided BGP routing table to determine which statements are correct.

1. **AS Path Analysis**:

- The AS path for the route `172.16.20.4/30` is shown as `2 I`.

- This indicates that the route was learned from AS 2 and it is an internal (iBGP) route within the same AS.

2. **Multiple Paths**:

- The route has two next-hop IP addresses: `10.0.18.2` via interface `ge-1/0/4.0` and `10.0.19.2` via interface `ge-1/0/5.0`.

- This indicates that BGP multipath is configured, which allows multiple equal-cost paths to be used for load balancing.

- BGP multipath must be explicitly configured to use multiple paths for the same prefix.

3. **Multihop vs. Multipath**:

- **Multihop Configuration**: This is typically used for establishing BGP sessions with peers that are not directly connected. It is not related to load balancing.

- **Multipath Configuration**: This is used to enable load balancing across multiple paths for the same prefix, which is the case here.

**Conclusion**:

Given the above analysis:

- **C. This route is learned from the same AS number**: Correct. The AS path `2 I` indicates the route was learned from the same AS number (AS 2).

- **D. The multipath configuration is used for load balancing**: Correct. The presence of multiple next-hops indicates that BGP multipath is configured for load balancing.

Thus, the correct answers are:

**C. This route is learned from the same AS number.**

**D. The multipath configuration is used for load balancing.**

**Reference**:

- Junos OS BGP Multipath Documentation: [Junos OS BGP Multipath](https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/junos/topics/topic-map/bgp-multipath.html)

- Junos OS BGP Configuration Guide: [Junos OS BGP Configuration](https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/junos/topics/concept/bgp-routing-overview.html)

Answer : B

In the exhibit, the PE-to-CE protocol used is OSPF, and there is an OSPF neighborship between CE-1 and CE-2 within the same Area 0. Let's analyze the default OSPF routing behavior in this setup to determine the correct statement.

1. **OSPF Neighborship**:

- CE-1 and CE-2 have an OSPF neighborship directly within Area 0.

- OSPF prefers intra-area routes over inter-area and external routes.

2. **Default Routing Behavior**:

- Since CE-1 and CE-2 are directly connected through an OSPF link within the same area, OSPF will prefer this direct intra-area path over any other paths learned via the PE routers and the L3VPN.

- This is because intra-area routes have a lower metric compared to inter-area or external routes.

3. **Metric Considerations**:

- By default, OSPF will route traffic between Site-1 and Site-2 through the direct link between CE-1 and CE-2, unless the link's metric is artificially increased to make it less preferable.

- There is no need to adjust metrics for the CE-1 to PE-1 link to prefer the CE-1 to CE-2 path, as OSPF already prefers direct intra-area paths.

**Conclusion**:

Given the default behavior of OSPF and the topology shown in the exhibit, the correct statement is:

**B. Hosts at Site-1 will reach hosts at Site-2 through the CE-1 and CE-2 link by default.**

**Reference**:

- OSPF Design Guide: [Juniper Networks OSPF Design Guide](https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/junos/topics/concept/ospf-design-overview.html)

- Juniper Networks Technical Documentation on OSPF: [Junos OS OSPF Configuration Guide](https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/junos/topics/concept/ospf-routing-overview.html)

Answer : A, B

In the provided exhibit, the output of the `show pim join extensive 232.1.1.1` command is shown. This command provides detailed information about the PIM join state for the specified multicast group (232.1.1.1) on the router R1. To determine the correct statements regarding the multicast traffic, let's analyze the output and the terms involved:

1. **ASM vs. SSM**:

- **ASM (Any-Source Multicast)**: In ASM, receivers are interested in receiving multicast traffic from any source sending to a particular multicast group.

- **SSM (Source-Specific Multicast)**: In SSM, receivers are interested in receiving traffic only from specific sources for a multicast group.

- **Group Address Range**:

- ASM uses the range 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255.

- SSM uses the range 232.0.0.0 to 232.255.255.255.

Since the group address 232.1.1.1 falls within the SSM range (232.0.0.0/8), there might be confusion. However, considering the flags and states in the output, it's evident that the PIM mode and source information are consistent with ASM behavior.

2. **Multicast Trees**:

- **RPT (Rendezvous Point Tree)**: Multicast traffic initially uses the RPT, where the Rendezvous Point (RP) acts as an intermediate point.

- **SPT (Shortest Path Tree)**: After the initial join via RPT, traffic can switch to SPT, which is a direct path from the source to the receiver.

3. **Output Analysis**:

- **Flags**:

- The flags `sparse, rp-tree, wildcard` indicate that the group 232.1.1.1 is currently using RPT. This is typical for ASM, where traffic initially goes through the RP.

- The flags `sparse, spt` indicate that for the source 172.16.1.2, traffic has switched to SPT, meaning it is using the shortest path from the source directly to the receivers.

**Conclusion**:

Based on the analysis:

- **A. The multicast group is an ASM group**: This statement is correct as the configuration and behavior indicate ASM operation.

- **B. The multicast traffic is using the SPT**: This statement is also correct because the flags for the source 172.16.1.2 indicate that the traffic is using the SPT.

Thus, the correct answers are:

**A. The multicast group is an ASM group.**

**B. The multicast traffic is using the SPT.**

**Reference**:

- Juniper Networks PIM Documentation: [PIM Overview](https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/junos/topics/concept/pim-overview.html)

- Junos OS Multicast Routing Configuration Guide: [Multicast Routing Configuration Guide](https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/junos/topics/topic-map/multicast-routing.html)

Answer : B, D

Analyzing the Exhibit

The diagram represents BGP peering between:

AS 65512 (Enterprise Network)

AS 65511 (ISP-A)

R3 and R4 are peering with ISP-A using EBGP.

R1, R2, R3, and R4 are peering within AS 65512 using IBGP.

Understanding BGP Route Behavior

Option A: 'By default, the next-hop value for these routes is not changed by ISP-A before being sent to R3.'

Incorrect!

EBGP behavior: When a BGP route is advertised via EBGP, the next-hop IP is changed to the router's own IP by default.

Since ISP-A is advertising routes via EBGP to R3, the next-hop is changed to ISP-A's IP.

Thus, this statement is incorrect.

Option B: 'The BGP local-preference value that is used by ISP-A is not advertised to R3.'

Correct!

BGP Local Preference (LOCAL_PREF) is an IBGP-only attribute.

Local Preference is NOT shared over EBGP because it is used within an AS to influence route selection.

ISP-A will not send LOCAL_PREF to R3, as R3 is in a different AS.

Thus, this statement is correct.

Option C: 'All BGP attribute values must be removed before receiving the routes.'

Incorrect!

BGP does not remove all attributes when advertising routes. Some attributes are modified (e.g., next-hop, AS-PATH), but others (like MED, community) may be preserved.

Thus, this statement is incorrect.

Option D: 'The next-hop value for these routes is changed by ISP-A before being sent to R3.'

Correct!

As per default EBGP behavior, the next-hop is changed when a route is advertised to an EBGP peer.

This means ISP-A changes the next-hop to its own IP before sending it to R3.

Thus, this statement is correct.

Final Answer:

B. The BGP local-preference value that is used by ISP-A is not advertised to R3. D. The next-hop value for these routes is changed by ISP-A before being sent to R3.

Verification from Juniper Documentation:

Juniper BGP Configuration Guide confirms that LOCAL_PREF is not advertised over EBGP.

RFC 4271 (BGP-4) specifies that next-hop is changed by default when advertising routes via EBGP.

Answer : A

In the exhibit, we see two VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding) instances, CE-1 and CE-2, configured on a Juniper router. Each VRF is associated with a route-distinguisher (RD) and a vrf-target value.

Understanding the Role of vrf-target

The vrf-target is used to define Route Targets (RT), which control the import and export of VPN routes in MPLS Layer 3 VPNs (L3VPNs).

If two VRFs share the same RT, they will import each other's routes, allowing communication between them.

In this case, both VRFs have the same vrf-target:

vrf-target target:65512:100;

Since both CE-1 and CE-2 have the same RT (65512:100), they will import and export each other's routes, enabling route sharing between them.

Understanding route-distinguisher (RD)

The RD (Route Distinguisher) only ensures uniqueness of overlapping IP prefixes within the MPLS network.

It does not control route sharing between VRFs.

In the exhibit, both VRFs have the same RD (65512:1), but this does not influence whether they share routes.

Correct Answer Selection

A (Correct): The vrf-target configuration enables route sharing between CE-1 and CE-2 since they have the same RT (65512:100).

B (Incorrect): The vrf-target does the opposite---it allows sharing, not blocking.

C (Incorrect): The route-distinguisher only provides unique route identification, but does not affect route sharing.

D (Incorrect): Again, route-distinguisher has no impact on route sharing.

Reference from Juniper Official Documentation

Juniper Documentation - Junos MPLS VPNs Configuration Guide: 'Route targets (vrf-target) are used to control the import and export of VPN routes between different VRFs. VRFs with the same route target can import and export routes to each other, enabling inter-VRF communication.'

Thus, the correct answer is: A. The vrf-target configuration will allow routes to be shared between CE-1 and CE-2.