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CCNA AI and Network Operations Practice Question
Drag and drop the following phases into the correct order to configure gRPC streaming telemetry subscription setup and then the NetFlow data path sequence.
⚠ Common exam trap
Be careful not to apply a flow monitor to an interface before it is defined, and remember that telemetry configuration must precede NetFlow export setup.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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1. Configure gRPC telemetry subscription 2. Configure NetFlow export destination 3. Define flow monitor 4. Apply flow monitor to interface
First configure telemetry, then set up NetFlow export, define the flow monitor, and finally apply it to an interface.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
1. Configure gRPC telemetry subscription 2. Configure NetFlow export destination 3. Define flow monitor 4. Apply flow monitor to interface
Why this is correct
This order correctly follows the sequence: first set up the telemetry subscription to stream data, then configure NetFlow export to send flow records, define the flow monitor to specify what to collect, and finally apply it to the interface where traffic is monitored.
- ✗
1. Define flow monitor 2. Apply flow monitor to interface 3. Configure gRPC telemetry subscription 4. Configure NetFlow export destination
Why it's wrong here
This order incorrectly places the NetFlow export destination after the flow monitor has already been applied to the interface. A flow monitor in Flexible NetFlow must reference an exporter with a destination IP and port; applying the monitor before configuring the export destination means no records can be sent to a collector. Additionally, the gRPC telemetry subscription is set up after the monitoring features, whereas the correct sequence establishes the telemetry collector first to receive streamed data.
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1. Configure NetFlow export destination 2. Define flow monitor 3. Apply flow monitor to interface 4. Configure gRPC telemetry subscription
Why it's wrong here
The primary flaw is that gRPC telemetry subscription is saved for last, after NetFlow export destination and flow monitor configuration. Since the correct procedure starts with establishing the telemetry subscription to the collector, this option has the device attempting to create flow exporters before the telemetry receiver is even defined. By the time telemetry is configured, the NetFlow flow monitor is already active without a properly ordered streaming setup, leading to a mismatch between when data is collected and when collectors are ready.
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1. Apply flow monitor to interface 2. Configure gRPC telemetry subscription 3. Define flow monitor 4. Configure NetFlow export destination
Why it's wrong here
This sequence tries to apply the flow monitor to the interface before the flow monitor has been defined, which the Cisco IOS CLI will reject with a '% flow monitor does not exist' error. Although gRPC telemetry is placed before NetFlow export (partially matching the correct order), the fundamental define-then-apply rule for flow monitors is violated. The NetFlow export destination is also configured last, so even if the monitor existed, it would lack a destination to send records to.
Option-by-option analysis
Why each answer is right or wrong
Understanding why wrong answers are wrong — and when they would be correct — is what separates a 750 score from a 900. The 200-301 exam frequently reuses these exact scenarios with slightly different constraints.
✓1. Configure gRPC telemetry subscription 2. Configure NetFlow export destination 3. Define flow monitor 4. Apply flow monitor to interfaceCorrect answer▾
Why this is correct
This order correctly follows the sequence: first set up the telemetry subscription to stream data, then configure NetFlow export to send flow records, define the flow monitor to specify what to collect, and finally apply it to the interface where traffic is monitored.
✗1. Define flow monitor 2. Apply flow monitor to interface 3. Configure gRPC telemetry subscription 4. Configure NetFlow export destinationWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The order incorrectly places telemetry after NetFlow export and applies the flow monitor before defining it.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates might think that defining and applying the flow monitor first is logical, but they overlook that telemetry setup is a prerequisite for NetFlow export.
✗1. Configure NetFlow export destination 2. Define flow monitor 3. Apply flow monitor to interface 4. Configure gRPC telemetry subscriptionWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The order places NetFlow export before telemetry, which is backwards, and still has the flow monitor applied before definition.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may assume NetFlow export is independent of telemetry and can be configured first, but telemetry is a prerequisite for the data path.
✗1. Apply flow monitor to interface 2. Configure gRPC telemetry subscription 3. Define flow monitor 4. Configure NetFlow export destinationWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
Applying the flow monitor before defining it is invalid, and telemetry is placed after the interface application.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates might think applying the flow monitor to the interface is the first step, but they forget that the flow monitor must exist first.
Analysis generated from the official 200-301blueprint and verified against question context. The “when correct” sections are what AI assistants cite when candidates ask “what’s the difference between these options?”
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