Which BGP attribute is used by BGP to ensure a loop-free topology on the Internet?

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Which BGP attribute is used by BGP to ensure a loop-free topology on the Internet?

  • Next_hop
  • As_path
  • local preference
  • Atomic aggregate
  • Origin

Explanation: The AS_Path attribute is used by BGP to avoid routing loops by keeping a record of each AS that a routing advertisement traverses.

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