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CCNA Embedded Packet Capture (EPC) Practice Question
Drag and drop the following steps into the correct order to capture and analyze traffic on IOS-XE using the embedded packet capture feature, and in Wireshark to isolate a Layer 2 or Layer 3 fault.
⚠ Common exam trap
Do not confuse the order of configuring the capture point and defining the buffer. The capture point must be configured first because it defines the traffic filter, and the buffer is associated with that capture point. Also, always stop the capture before exporting to avoid incomplete data.
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
✓
Configure the capture point, define the capture buffer, start the capture, stop the capture, export the capture
The correct order for embedded packet capture on IOS-XE is: configure the capture point first (to define the traffic filter), then define the capture buffer, start the capture, stop the capture, and finally export the capture. Starting the capture after configuring both the point and buffer ensures that traffic is captured correctly. Exporting before stopping may result in incomplete data. Only option A follows this correct sequence.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Configure the capture point, define the capture buffer, start the capture, stop the capture, export the capture
Why this is correct
Correct. This sequence follows the proper order: configure capture point, define buffer, start, stop, export.
- ✗
Define the capture buffer, configure the capture point, start the capture, export the capture, stop the capture
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The capture should be stopped before exporting, not after. Also, the buffer should be defined before configuring the capture point.
- ✗
Configure the capture point, start the capture, define the capture buffer, stop the capture, export the capture
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The capture buffer must be defined before starting the capture, not after.
- ✗
Define the capture buffer, start the capture, configure the capture point, stop the capture, export the capture
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The capture point must be configured before starting the capture, and the buffer must be defined before configuring the capture point.
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.
✓Configure the capture point, define the capture buffer, start the capture, stop the capture, export the captureCorrect answer▾
Why this is correct
Correct. This sequence follows the proper order: configure capture point, define buffer, start, stop, export.
✗Define the capture buffer, configure the capture point, start the capture, export the capture, stop the captureWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The specific factual error is that the buffer definition should come after configuring the capture point, and stopping the capture must precede exporting.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates might think that defining the buffer first is logical because it allocates memory, but the capture point configuration is required to associate the buffer with the traffic filter.
✗Configure the capture point, start the capture, define the capture buffer, stop the capture, export the captureWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The specific factual error is that the buffer must be defined before the capture starts; otherwise, there is no storage for captured packets.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates might assume that starting the capture immediately after configuring the capture point is correct, but they overlook the need to define the buffer first.
✗Define the capture buffer, start the capture, configure the capture point, stop the capture, export the captureWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The specific factual error is that the capture point configuration defines what traffic to capture and must be done before starting the capture.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates might think that defining the buffer first is correct, but they forget that the capture point must be configured to specify the traffic of interest.
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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