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Juniper JN0-351 Exam - Topic 4 Question 20 Discussion

Actual exam question for Juniper's JN0-351 exam
Question #: 20
Topic #: 4
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You have DHCP snooping enabled but no entries are automatically created in the snooping database for an interface on your EX Series switch. What are two reasons for the problem? (Choose two.)

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Suggested Answer: B, C

The DHCP snooping feature in Juniper Networks' EX Series switches works by building a binding database that maps the IP address, MAC address, lease time, binding type, VLAN number, and interface information1.This database is used to filter and validate DHCP messages from untrusted sources1.

However, there are certain conditions that could prevent entries from being automatically created in the snooping database for an interface:

MAC limiting: If MAC limiting is enabled on the interface, it could potentially interfere with the operation of DHCP snooping.MAC limiting restricts the number of MAC addresses that can be learned on a physical interface to prevent MAC flooding attacks1. This could inadvertently limit the number of DHCP clients that can be learned on an interface, thus preventing new entries from being added to the DHCP snooping database.

Static IP address: If the device connected to the interface is configured with a static IP address, it will not go through the DHCP process and therefore will not have an entry in the DHCP snooping database1.The DHCP snooping feature relies on monitoring DHCP messages to build its database1, so devices with static IP addresses that do not send DHCP messages will not have their information added.

Therefore, options B and C are correct.Options A and D are not correct because performing a DHCPRELEASE would simply remove an existing entry from the database1, and Dynamic ARP inspection (DAI) uses the information stored in the DHCP snooping binding database but does not prevent entries from being created1.


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Ernest
3 months ago
Yeah, DHCPRELEASE makes sense for no entries.
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Berry
3 months ago
I disagree with D being a reason. It shouldn't affect DHCP snooping.
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Alexia
3 months ago
Wait, so a static IP won't get logged? That's surprising!
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Wynell
4 months ago
I think B could also be a factor, but not sure.
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Samira
4 months ago
A and C are definitely the reasons.
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Keva
4 months ago
Dynamic ARP inspection sounds like it could cause issues, but I can't recall if it directly affects DHCP snooping. I’m leaning towards options A and C.
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Caitlin
4 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think if the device did a DHCPRELEASE, it wouldn't show up in the database. So, option A might be valid.
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Felicidad
4 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like MAC limiting could interfere with DHCP snooping. Maybe option B is correct too?
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Gladys
5 months ago
I remember something about DHCP snooping not logging entries if the device has a static IP. So, I think option C could be one reason.
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Rene
5 months ago
Hmm, this seems like it could be a tricky one. I'll need to review my notes on DHCP snooping and the different features that can interact with it. Gotta be careful not to overthink it, though.
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Rima
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I know DHCP snooping is used to prevent rogue DHCP servers, but I'm not sure how MAC limiting or dynamic ARP inspection would affect the snooping database.
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Wilda
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident I know the answer to this one. It's either the device performing a DHCPRELEASE or having a static IP address, right?
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Rory
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. If DHCP snooping is enabled, the switch should be automatically creating entries in the snooping database. I wonder if there's a configuration issue on the interface.
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Arminda
5 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the DHCP snooping process and what could be causing the issue.
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Howard
5 months ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. Based on the information provided, I think the architect should use ISATAP to provide connectivity between the mail servers.
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Ryann
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. If the question is asking about managing risks to the portfolio during budget cuts, then the relevant information would likely be in the portfolio management plan, which outlines how the portfolio will be managed. That's my best guess.
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Tamekia
2 years ago
This question is as clear as mud. I'll go with B and C, just to be on the safe side. Hey, at least it's not a question about configuring a toaster oven!
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Felix
2 years ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm guessing B and D are the right answers. MAC limiting and dynamic ARP inspection could both interfere with the DHCP snooping process.
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Shenika
2 years ago
B) MAC limiting is enabled on the interface.
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Sonia
2 years ago
A) The device that is connected to the interface has performed a DHCPRELEASE.
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Dorian
2 years ago
I agree with you, that could be one reason. Another reason might be if MAC limiting is enabled on the interface.
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Yuonne
2 years ago
I think the problem could be because the device has a static IP address.
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Ardella
2 years ago
Definitely B and C. The DHCP snooping database is only populated by DHCP traffic, so if the device has a static IP, there's no DHCP traffic to create the entry.
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Yvette
2 years ago
C) MAC limiting is enabled on the interface.
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Anika
2 years ago
B) The device that is connected to the interface has a static IP address.
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Mica
2 years ago
I think the correct answers are B and C. If MAC limiting is enabled, it won't allow new DHCP entries, and if the device has a static IP, there won't be any DHCP traffic to create the snooping database entry.
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Alyssa
2 years ago
Yes, having a static IP address would also explain why there are no entries in the snooping database.
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Ora
2 years ago
I agree, B and C make sense. MAC limiting would definitely prevent new DHCP entries.
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Kenda
2 years ago
That makes sense. Those are the two reasons that could be causing the issue with DHCP snooping.
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Jutta
2 years ago
I agree, B and C make sense. MAC limiting would definitely prevent new entries, and a static IP means no DHCP traffic.
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Blair
2 years ago
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Dorothea
2 years ago
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