Which of the following is a valid BGP match command set?

• A. Match as-path, match IP address and match IP next-hop
• B. Match AS_PATH only
• C. Match IP NEXT-HOP only
• D. Match COMMUNITY only

Answer: (A)

BGP policy matching lets you apply more than one criterion in a single policy entry, so you can finely control which routes are affected. A valid match command set shows this capability by combining multiple attributes in one go. Matching the AS-path, a specific IP address (prefix), and the IP next-hop all together demonstrates how you can filter routes on several dimensions at once, which is common in real-world route filters and route-maps.

Choosing a set that includes multiple match criteria illustrates the full power of BGP policy matching, whereas only matching a single attribute (like AS_PATH alone or IP NEXT-HOP alone) is technically possible but much more limited. The combination in the correct answer reflects how operators typically construct precise, multi-attribute filters.