Which class of BGP path attributes is supported by all BGP implementations and is not advertised between autonomous systems?

IT Exam Items RepositoryCategory: CCNPWhich class of BGP path attributes is supported by all BGP implementations and is not advertised between autonomous systems?

Which class of BGP path attributes is supported by all BGP implementations and is not advertised between autonomous systems?

  • optional transitive
  • optional nontransitive
  • well-known mandatory
  • well-known discretionary

Explanation: The BGP prefix path attributes are classified as follows:

  • Well-known mandatory – supported by all BGP implementations and advertised between autonomous systems
  • Well-known discretionary – supported by all BGP implementations and not advertised between autonomous systems
  • Optional transitive – supported by some BGP implementations and advertised between autonomous systems
  • Optional nontransitive – supported by some BGP implementations and not advertised between autonomous systems

Related exam: Chapter 13: Quiz - BGP Path Selection CCNPv8 ENARSI