Static routing is a core feature of MikroTik RouterOS and is included in the default 'system' package. You do not need to install any additional packages (like the "routing" package) for simple static routing.
The routing package is only needed for advanced dynamic routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, and RIP. For manually configured static routes, the system package alone is sufficient.
Let’s evaluate:
A.✅Correct. Static routing is part of the default system.
B.❌advanced-tools are for diagnostics and tools like traceroute, bandwidth-test, etc.
C.❌routing package is for dynamic protocols (OSPF, BGP, etc.), not static routes
D.❌dhcp is unrelated to routing — used for dynamic host IP assignment
MTCNA Course Manual – Routing Fundamentals:
“Static routing requires no additional package — it is included in the base system.”
René Meneses Guide – Routing Overview:
“For static routes, you do not need the 'routing' package. That’s only for protocols like BGP or OSPF.”
Terry Combs Notes – Routing Concepts:
“No extra packages needed for static routes. Just use /ip route.”
Answer: AQUESTION NO: 40 [Tools]
You want to transfer existing '/ip firewall filter' configuration from one router to a new system.
Choose the best possible way to do:
A. Export global configuration and remove everything apart from '/ip firewall filter'
B. Export only '/ip firewall filter'
C. Create backup, edit backup file and restore on target router
D. Create backup only of '/ip firewall filter' rules
Answer: B
The best way to transfer only the firewall filter rules is to export just that section of the configuration. This avoids unrelated settings (like IP addresses, user accounts, etc.) that could cause issues on the new router.
MikroTik allows you to selectively export parts of the configuration using:
/ip firewall filter export
This command outputs the firewall filter rules in script format, which can then be copied and applied to another router using import or pasting into terminal.
Evaluations:
A.❌Inefficient and error-prone. Exporting everything then removing parts increases the chance of mistakes.
B.✅Best method. Selective export via command line is clean and precise.
C.❌Backups are binary and system-specific — cannot be safely edited or restored on different hardware.
D.❌Backup doesn’t work selectively per section; export is the proper method.
MTCNA Course Manual – Backup vs Export:
“Use export when you need partial configurations. Backup is for full system state and cannot be selectively restored.”
René Meneses Study Guide – Configuration Transfer:
“Export is human-readable and editable. Use it for transferring only desired parts.”
Terry Combs Notes – Best Practices for Configuration Migration:
“Don’t use backups for partial transfer. Use export for readable and editable results.”
Answer: BQUESTION NO: 41 [QoS – PCQ]
You want to use PCQ and allow 256k maximum download and upload for each client. Choose correct argument values for the required queue.
A. kind=pcq pcq-rate=256000 pcq-classifier=src-address
B. kind=pcq pcq-rate=1256000 pcq-classifier=dst-address
C. kind=pcq pcq-rate=256000 pcq-classifier=dst-address
D. kind=pcq pcq-rate=5000000 pcq-classifier=src-address
E. kind=pcq pcq-rate=5000000 pcq-classifier=dst-address
Answer: A, C
PCQ (Per Connection Queue) is used in MikroTik to enforce bandwidth fairness across multiple users. To limit each client to 256k:
pcq-rate=256000 → sets maximum bandwidth per client to 256,000 bps (256 kbps)
pcq-classifier=src-address → used in upload queues
pcq-classifier=dst-address → used in download queues
So:
A.✅Used for upload: src-address
C.✅Used for download: dst-address
The other options have incorrect rates or classifiers:
B.❌Incorrect rate (1256000 ≠ 256k)
D & E.❌Incorrect rate (5000000 = 5 Mbps)
MTCNA Course Manual – PCQ Explanation:
“Use pcq-classifier=src-address for upload, and dst-address for download. pcq-rate sets per-client limit.”
René Meneses Study Guide – Queue Management:
“To cap clients to 256k, configure pcq-rate=256000. Adjust classifiers based on traffic direction.”
Terry Combs Notes – PCQ Parameters:
“Classifier is the key. src-address = upload, dst-address = download. Don’t mix.”
Answer: A, CQUESTION NO: 42 [Routing]
Which of the following Route statuses are possible?
A. A = Active
B. C = Connected
C. S = Static
D. D = Drop
Answer: A, B, C
In the MikroTik routing table, route status flags describe the type and status of each route:
A = Active → The route is being used to forward packets✅
C = Connected → The route is to a directly connected subnet✅
S = Static → The route was added manually by the administrator✅
D = Drop →❌There is no such routing flag; “drop” may be an action in firewall or route rules but not a route status
Correct route flags in MikroTik include:
D = Dynamic
A = Active
C = Connected
S = Static
r = RIP
o = OSPF
b = BGP
MTCNA Routing Section – Route Flags Overview:
“Static routes show as S, connected routes as C, and routes in use are marked with A.”
René Meneses Guide – Routing Table Flags:
“Check route flags: A (Active), C (Connected), S (Static). Drop is not a valid route flag.”
Terry Combs Notes – Route Status Flags:
“Drop = firewall action, not route flag. Don’t confuse it with routing status.”
