20+ practice questions focused on Embedded Event Manager (EEM) — one of the most tested topics on the Cisco CCNP ENARSI 300-410 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Embedded Event Manager (EEM) PracticeA network engineer is troubleshooting an intermittent BGP session failure between two routers. The BGP session drops every few hours and recovers after a few seconds. The engineer checks the logs and sees that an EEM applet is triggered just before each failure. The applet is configured to run a script that clears the BGP session when a specific syslog message is generated. What is the most likely cause of the BGP session failure?
Explanation: The EEM applet is the root cause because it is configured to clear the BGP session upon a specific syslog event. The engineer should review the applet's trigger condition and action to identify why it is being triggered incorrectly or unnecessarily.
A network engineer notices that a router is sending SNMP traps for interface state changes even when there is no actual interface flapping. The engineer checks the running configuration and finds an EEM applet that monitors interface state changes and sends a syslog message. The applet is configured with a trigger condition that matches any interface state change. What should the engineer do to resolve the issue?
Explanation: The EEM applet is too broadly triggered, causing unnecessary syslog messages that may be interpreted as traps. The engineer should narrow the trigger condition to match only specific interfaces or use a more specific event filter.
A network engineer is troubleshooting a router that fails to apply a specific configuration change after a reload. The engineer has an EEM applet that runs at boot time to apply a set of commands. After a reload, the engineer checks the configuration and finds that the commands were not applied. The applet is configured with event syslog pattern 'SYS-5-RESTART' and action cli command 'configure terminal'. What is the most likely cause of the failure?
Explanation: The EEM applet uses the wrong event trigger. The 'SYS-5-RESTART' syslog message may not be generated or may be generated too early before the router is fully ready for configuration commands. The engineer should use 'event none' with a manual trigger or use 'event timer' to delay execution.
A network engineer is troubleshooting a router that is experiencing high CPU utilization. The engineer checks the process list and sees that the 'EEM Server' process is consuming a significant amount of CPU. The engineer reviews the EEM configuration and finds multiple applets that are triggered by syslog events. What should the engineer do first to reduce CPU utilization?
Explanation: High CPU from EEM is often due to excessive syslog triggers. The engineer should first identify which applets are being triggered most frequently and either optimize their conditions or reduce the number of applets.
A network engineer is troubleshooting a router that is not sending SNMP traps for a specific interface down event. The engineer has an EEM applet configured to send an SNMP trap when the interface goes down. The applet uses event syslog pattern 'LINK-3-UPDOWN' and action snmp-trap. The interface goes down, but no trap is sent. What is the most likely cause?
Explanation: The EEM applet is triggered by a syslog message, but the syslog message may not be generated for that specific interface, or the SNMP trap action may require additional configuration such as an SNMP community or target host.
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