Juniper JN0-364 Practice Test 38
Question 370
A provider network team identifies this situation: A host-facing port unexpectedly transitions to disabled after receiving a BPDU. Which engineering decision BEST fits the stated requirement? Choose ONE best answer.
- Keep GRE underlay reachability independent of overlay routes to avoid recursive routing loops
- Use RSTP's rapid convergence mechanisms for supported point-to-point and edge roles
- Check correct edge designation and port roles before overriding an STP blocking decision
- Use BPDU protection at true edge ports to react to unexpected switches
Explanation
Correct Answer
D:Use BPDU protection at true edge ports to react to unexpected switches is the best technical design or decision for this Junos service-provider case: A host-facing port unexpectedly transitions to disabled after receiving a BPDU. Technical basis: Edge BPDU protection can disable or guard a port if BPDUs appear where only end hosts should connect.
Incorrect Answers
A:That option concerns GRE underlay route recursion. Edge BPDU protection can disable or guard a port if BPDUs appear where only end hosts should connect.
B:That option concerns RSTP rapid transitions. Edge BPDU protection can disable or guard a port if BPDUs appear where only end hosts should connect.
C:Check correct edge designation and port roles before overriding an STP blocking decision is relevant to the different engineering topic "Spanning-tree troubleshooting and edge settings", but it is not the most directly supported technical design or decision for this precise case: A host-facing port unexpectedly transitions to disabled after receiving a BPDU. the best answer here is: Use BPDU protection at true edge ports to react to unexpected switches.
Question 371
A provider network team identifies this situation: A host-facing port unexpectedly transitions to disabled after receiving a BPDU. Which implementation or troubleshooting step is MOST APPROPRIATE here? Choose ONE best answer.
- Inspect level-specific authentication and rejection counters
- Inspect BPDU protection events and remove unintended bridge attachment
- Review root ID and cost computations
- Inspect loss of BPDU reception and directionality
Explanation
Correct Answer
B:Inspect BPDU protection events and remove unintended bridge attachment is the best implementation and troubleshooting step for this Junos service-provider case: A host-facing port unexpectedly transitions to disabled after receiving a BPDU. Technical basis: Edge BPDU protection can disable or guard a port if BPDUs appear where only end hosts should connect.
Incorrect Answers
A:That option concerns IS-IS authentication checks. Edge BPDU protection can disable or guard a port if BPDUs appear where only end hosts should connect.
C:That option concerns STP root and designated port roles. Edge BPDU protection can disable or guard a port if BPDUs appear where only end hosts should connect.
D:Inspect loss of BPDU reception and directionality is relevant to the different engineering topic "Loop protection when BPDUs vanish", but it is not the most directly supported implementation and troubleshooting step for this precise case: A host-facing port unexpectedly transitions to disabled after receiving a BPDU. the best answer here is: Inspect BPDU protection events and remove unintended bridge attachment.
Question 372
A provider network team identifies this situation: A host-facing port unexpectedly transitions to disabled after receiving a BPDU. What verification evidence MOST CLEARLY demonstrates the solution is working? Choose ONE best answer.
- The port is restored only when edge behavior is safe
- The root hierarchy stays stable until the customer configuration is corrected
- The IRB responds for its gateway address on the intended VLAN
- The topology remains loop-free after correcting control reception
Explanation
Correct Answer
A:The port is restored only when edge behavior is safe is the best operational verification evidence for this Junos service-provider case: A host-facing port unexpectedly transitions to disabled after receiving a BPDU. Technical basis: Edge BPDU protection can disable or guard a port if BPDUs appear where only end hosts should connect.
Incorrect Answers
B:The root hierarchy stays stable until the customer configuration is corrected is relevant to the different engineering topic "Root protection policy", but it is not the most directly supported operational verification evidence for this precise case: A host-facing port unexpectedly transitions to disabled after receiving a BPDU. the best answer here is: The port is restored only when edge behavior is safe.
C:That option concerns Integrated routing and bridging. Edge BPDU protection can disable or guard a port if BPDUs appear where only end hosts should connect.
D:The topology remains loop-free after correcting control reception is relevant to the different engineering topic "BPDU visibility on trunks", but it is not the most directly supported operational verification evidence for this precise case: A host-facing port unexpectedly transitions to disabled after receiving a BPDU. the best answer here is: The port is restored only when edge behavior is safe.
Question 373
A Junos service-provider engineer is reviewing this operational case: An alternate uplink loses one-way BPDU reception while data link remains Up. Which technical approach MOST DIRECTLY addresses the issue? Select ONE best answer.
- Investigate IPv6 neighbor discovery and router advertisement behavior before declaring a route failure
- Check correct edge designation and port roles before overriding an STP blocking decision
- Plan bridge priority so the intended resilient aggregation switch is root for a spanning-tree topology
- Use loop protection on an appropriate STP port to avoid unsafe forwarding when expected BPDUs disappear
Explanation
Correct Answer
D:Use loop protection on an appropriate STP port to avoid unsafe forwarding when expected BPDUs disappear is the best technical design or decision for this Junos service-provider case: An alternate uplink loses one-way BPDU reception while data link remains Up. Technical basis: Loop protection helps prevent blocked ports from erroneously transitioning to forwarding after loss of BPDU information.
Incorrect Answers
A:That option concerns IPv6 neighbor discovery. Loop protection helps prevent blocked ports from erroneously transitioning to forwarding after loss of BPDU information.
B:Check correct edge designation and port roles before overriding an STP blocking decision is relevant to the different engineering topic "Spanning-tree troubleshooting and edge settings", but it is not the most directly supported technical design or decision for this precise case: An alternate uplink loses one-way BPDU reception while data link remains Up. the best answer here is: Use loop protection on an appropriate STP port to avoid unsafe forwarding when expected BPDUs disappear.
C:Plan bridge priority so the intended resilient aggregation switch is root for a spanning-tree topology is relevant to the different engineering topic "STP root bridge placement", but it is not the most directly supported technical design or decision for this precise case: An alternate uplink loses one-way BPDU reception while data link remains Up. the best answer here is: Use loop protection on an appropriate STP port to avoid unsafe forwarding when expected BPDUs disappear.
Question 374
A Junos service-provider engineer is reviewing this operational case: An alternate uplink loses one-way BPDU reception while data link remains Up. What specific configuration or diagnostic action BEST implements the intended response? Select ONE best answer.
- Enable supported root protection at the customer-facing designated boundary
- Apply supported loop protection at the appropriate role
- Inspect BPDU counters and filtering on participating ports
- Configure supported GRES and synchronized configuration behavior
Explanation
Correct Answer
B:Apply supported loop protection at the appropriate role is the best implementation and troubleshooting step for this Junos service-provider case: An alternate uplink loses one-way BPDU reception while data link remains Up. Technical basis: Loop protection helps prevent blocked ports from erroneously transitioning to forwarding after loss of BPDU information.
Incorrect Answers
A:Enable supported root protection at the customer-facing designated boundary is relevant to the different engineering topic "Root protection policy", but it is not the most directly supported implementation and troubleshooting step for this precise case: An alternate uplink loses one-way BPDU reception while data link remains Up. the best answer here is: Apply supported loop protection at the appropriate role.
C:Inspect BPDU counters and filtering on participating ports is relevant to the different engineering topic "BPDU visibility on trunks", but it is not the most directly supported implementation and troubleshooting step for this precise case: An alternate uplink loses one-way BPDU reception while data link remains Up. the best answer here is: Apply supported loop protection at the appropriate role.
D:That option concerns GRES Routing Engine failover. Loop protection helps prevent blocked ports from erroneously transitioning to forwarding after loss of BPDU information.
Question 375
A Junos service-provider engineer is reviewing this operational case: An alternate uplink loses one-way BPDU reception while data link remains Up. Which observation would MOST RELIABLY verify the intended outcome? Select ONE best answer.
- One root path forwards while an alternate path prevents a loop
- Their Level-2 adjacency comes Up and the required prefixes become reachable
- The alternate path transitions appropriately when the active link fails
- The suspect link remains guarded rather than creating a bridge loop
Explanation
Correct Answer
D:The suspect link remains guarded rather than creating a bridge loop is the best operational verification evidence for this Junos service-provider case: An alternate uplink loses one-way BPDU reception while data link remains Up. Technical basis: Loop protection helps prevent blocked ports from erroneously transitioning to forwarding after loss of BPDU information.
Incorrect Answers
A:That option concerns STP root and designated port roles. Loop protection helps prevent blocked ports from erroneously transitioning to forwarding after loss of BPDU information.
B:That option concerns IS-IS Level-1/Level-2 reachability. Loop protection helps prevent blocked ports from erroneously transitioning to forwarding after loss of BPDU information.
C:The alternate path transitions appropriately when the active link fails is relevant to the different engineering topic "RSTP rapid transitions", but it is not the most directly supported operational verification evidence for this precise case: An alternate uplink loses one-way BPDU reception while data link remains Up. the best answer here is: The suspect link remains guarded rather than creating a bridge loop.
Question 376
A provider network team identifies this situation: A port shows loop-inconsistent state after fiber impairment. Which engineering decision BEST fits the stated requirement? Choose ONE best answer.
- Use loop protection on an appropriate STP port to avoid unsafe forwarding when expected BPDUs disappear
- Use VSTP only when per-VLAN spanning-tree operation is actually desired and supported
- Check correct edge designation and port roles before overriding an STP blocking decision
- Assign single-VLAN untagged endpoint traffic to the correct access VLAN on Junos switches
Explanation
Correct Answer
A:Use loop protection on an appropriate STP port to avoid unsafe forwarding when expected BPDUs disappear is the best technical design or decision for this Junos service-provider case: A port shows loop-inconsistent state after fiber impairment. Technical basis: Loop protection helps prevent blocked ports from erroneously transitioning to forwarding after loss of BPDU information.
Incorrect Answers
B:Use VSTP only when per-VLAN spanning-tree operation is actually desired and supported is relevant to the different engineering topic "VSTP per-VLAN tree behavior", but it is not the most directly supported technical design or decision for this precise case: A port shows loop-inconsistent state after fiber impairment. the best answer here is: Use loop protection on an appropriate STP port to avoid unsafe forwarding when expected BPDUs disappear.
C:Check correct edge designation and port roles before overriding an STP blocking decision is relevant to the different engineering topic "Spanning-tree troubleshooting and edge settings", but it is not the most directly supported technical design or decision for this precise case: A port shows loop-inconsistent state after fiber impairment. the best answer here is: Use loop protection on an appropriate STP port to avoid unsafe forwarding when expected BPDUs disappear.
D:That option concerns Access port VLAN membership. Loop protection helps prevent blocked ports from erroneously transitioning to forwarding after loss of BPDU information.
Question 377
A provider network team identifies this situation: A port shows loop-inconsistent state after fiber impairment. Which implementation or troubleshooting step is MOST APPROPRIATE here? Choose ONE best answer.
- Inspect loss of BPDU reception and directionality
- Check port type, edge settings and neighbor protocol compatibility
- Inspect show spanning-tree bridge and interface for that VLAN
- Review reverse underlay reachability and filter policy at both ends
Explanation
Correct Answer
A:Inspect loss of BPDU reception and directionality is the best implementation and troubleshooting step for this Junos service-provider case: A port shows loop-inconsistent state after fiber impairment. Technical basis: Loop protection helps prevent blocked ports from erroneously transitioning to forwarding after loss of BPDU information.
Incorrect Answers
B:Check port type, edge settings and neighbor protocol compatibility is relevant to the different engineering topic "RSTP rapid transitions", but it is not the most directly supported implementation and troubleshooting step for this precise case: A port shows loop-inconsistent state after fiber impairment. the best answer here is: Inspect loss of BPDU reception and directionality.
C:Inspect show spanning-tree bridge and interface for that VLAN is relevant to the different engineering topic "VSTP per-VLAN tree behavior", but it is not the most directly supported implementation and troubleshooting step for this precise case: A port shows loop-inconsistent state after fiber impairment. the best answer here is: Inspect loss of BPDU reception and directionality.
D:That option concerns GRE tunnel forwarding tests. Loop protection helps prevent blocked ports from erroneously transitioning to forwarding after loss of BPDU information.
Question 378
A provider network team identifies this situation: A port shows loop-inconsistent state after fiber impairment. What verification evidence MOST CLEARLY demonstrates the solution is working? Choose ONE best answer.
- The port is restored only when edge behavior is safe
- The adjacency reaches Full after resolving the actual mismatch
- Normal spanning-tree recovery follows correction of the control path
- The spare remains a nonroot participant
Explanation
Correct Answer
C:Normal spanning-tree recovery follows correction of the control path is the best operational verification evidence for this Junos service-provider case: A port shows loop-inconsistent state after fiber impairment. Technical basis: Loop protection helps prevent blocked ports from erroneously transitioning to forwarding after loss of BPDU information.
Incorrect Answers
A:The port is restored only when edge behavior is safe is relevant to the different engineering topic "BPDU protection for edge ports", but it is not the most directly supported operational verification evidence for this precise case: A port shows loop-inconsistent state after fiber impairment. the best answer here is: Normal spanning-tree recovery follows correction of the control path.
B:That option concerns OSPF two-way versus full neighbors. Loop protection helps prevent blocked ports from erroneously transitioning to forwarding after loss of BPDU information.
D:The spare remains a nonroot participant is relevant to the different engineering topic "STP root bridge placement", but it is not the most directly supported operational verification evidence for this precise case: A port shows loop-inconsistent state after fiber impairment. the best answer here is: Normal spanning-tree recovery follows correction of the control path.
Question 379
A Junos service-provider engineer is reviewing this operational case: An access switch sees intermittent loops after a new redundant uplink is connected. Which technical approach MOST DIRECTLY addresses the issue? Select ONE best answer.
- Check BPDU exchange and control-plane filtering when spanning-tree connectivity is unstable
- Use IGP SPF results and segment labels to validate shortest-path SR-MPLS forwarding
- Use root protection to prevent an unintended downstream bridge from becoming STP root
- Check correct edge designation and port roles before overriding an STP blocking decision
Explanation
Correct Answer
D:Check correct edge designation and port roles before overriding an STP blocking decision is the best technical design or decision for this Junos service-provider case: An access switch sees intermittent loops after a new redundant uplink is connected. Technical basis: True edge ports can transition rapidly, but transit trunks need valid loop-prevention state.
Incorrect Answers
A:Check BPDU exchange and control-plane filtering when spanning-tree connectivity is unstable is relevant to the different engineering topic "BPDU visibility on trunks", but it is not the most directly supported technical design or decision for this precise case: An access switch sees intermittent loops after a new redundant uplink is connected. the best answer here is: Check correct edge designation and port roles before overriding an STP blocking decision.
B:That option concerns SR-MPLS shortest-path transport. True edge ports can transition rapidly, but transit trunks need valid loop-prevention state.
C:That option concerns Root protection policy. True edge ports can transition rapidly, but transit trunks need valid loop-prevention state.
Question 380
A Junos service-provider engineer is reviewing this operational case: An access switch sees intermittent loops after a new redundant uplink is connected. What specific configuration or diagnostic action BEST implements the intended response? Select ONE best answer.
- Ensure a more specific underlay path to the peer exists outside the tunnel
- Inspect roles and path costs across both uplinks
- Set the intended aggregation bridge priority and inspect root ID
- Inspect show spanning-tree interface role, BPDU state and root identity
Explanation
Correct Answer
D:Inspect show spanning-tree interface role, BPDU state and root identity is the best implementation and troubleshooting step for this Junos service-provider case: An access switch sees intermittent loops after a new redundant uplink is connected. Technical basis: True edge ports can transition rapidly, but transit trunks need valid loop-prevention state.
Incorrect Answers
A:That option concerns GRE underlay route recursion. True edge ports can transition rapidly, but transit trunks need valid loop-prevention state.
B:That option concerns STP root and designated port roles. True edge ports can transition rapidly, but transit trunks need valid loop-prevention state.
C:That option concerns STP root bridge placement. True edge ports can transition rapidly, but transit trunks need valid loop-prevention state.