The correct answer is the configuration that creates the SNMPv3 user with `snmp-server user monitor CourseivaRO v3 auth sha AuthPass123 priv aes 128 PrivPass456` and then sets the trap host with `snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 version 3 auth monitor`. This is correct because the `auth` keyword in the trap host command specifies authentication-only (SHA) without privacy, matching the requirement for traps to use only authentication, while the user creation correctly pairs SHA authentication with AES 128-bit encryption for the privacy password. On the CCNA 200-301 v2 exam, this tests your understanding of SNMPv3 security levels—specifically `noAuthNoPriv`, `authNoPriv`, and `authPriv`—and how the trap host command’s security level keyword must align with the user’s configured credentials. A common trap is confusing the `auth` and `priv` keywords: remember that `auth` means authentication only (no encryption for traps), while `priv` adds encryption. For NetFlow, the correct commands are `ip flow ingress` on the interface, `ip flow-export destination 203.0.113.50 2055`, `ip flow-export source Loopback0`, and `ip flow-export version 9`. A memory tip: “Auth for traps, Priv for full encryption; NetFlow version 9 is the modern standard.”
CCNA AI and Network Operations Practice Question
This 200-301 practice question tests your understanding of ai and network operations. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Network Topology
You are connected to R1 via console. R1 is a Cisco ISR 4321 running IOS-XE 17.3. The initial configuration on R1 already includes the SNMPv2c community string 'CourseivaRO' with read-only access and a corresponding SNMPv2c trap host for 192.0.2.100 (these are already in place and do not need to be reconfigured). Your task is to add the following additional configurations: (a) [already configured] (b) Create an SNMPv3 user 'monitor' with SHA authentication and AES 128-bit encryption, using authentication password 'AuthPass123' and privacy password 'PrivPass456'; (c) Configure SNMP traps (linkUp, linkDown, authenticationFailure) to be sent to the NMS server at 192.0.2.100 using SNMPv3 with only authentication (no privacy). (d) Enable NetFlow on GigabitEthernet0/0/0, with flow export to collector 203.0.113.50 using UDP port 2055, NetFlow version 9, and set the source interface to Loopback0 (IP 10.0.0.1/32). Finally, verify your configuration with show snmp and show ip cache flow.
Current running-config (relevant sections):
!
hostname R1
!
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0
ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.252
duplex auto
speed auto
media-type rj45
no shutdown
!
interface Loopback0
ip address 10.0.0.1 255.255.255.255
!
ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 192.168.1.2
!
snmp-server community CourseivaRO RO
!
snmp-server enable traps snmp authentication linkdown linkup
!
snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 version 2c CourseivaRO
!
! Note: SNMPv3 user 'monitor' is not yet configured. NetFlow not configured.
!
A
snmp-server user monitor CourseivaRO v3 auth sha AuthPass123 priv aes 128 PrivPass456
snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 version 3 auth monitor
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0
ip flow ingress
ip flow-export destination 203.0.113.50 2055
ip flow-export source Loopback0
ip flow-export version 9
This set of commands correctly creates the SNMPv3 user with SHA authentication and AES 128-bit encryption, associates the user with the SNMPv2c community for trap context, sends traps using SNMPv3 authentication level, enables NetFlow ingress on the interface, and configures the export destination, source, and version as required.
B
snmp-server user monitor CourseivaRO v3 auth md5 AuthPass123 priv des56 PrivPass456
snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 version 3 priv monitor
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0
ip flow egress
ip flow-export destination 203.0.113.50 2055
ip flow-export source Loopback0
ip flow-export version 5
Why wrong: This is incorrect because it uses MD5 authentication and DES encryption instead of SHA and AES 128, and specifies the 'priv' security level instead of 'auth'. Additionally, NetFlow is configured for egress instead of ingress, and version 5 is used instead of version 9.
C
snmp-server user monitor CourseivaRO v3 auth sha AuthPass123 priv aes 128 PrivPass456
snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 version 3 priv monitor
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0
ip flow ingress
ip flow-export destination 203.0.113.50 2055
ip flow-export source Loopback0
ip flow-export version 9
Why wrong: This is incorrect because the 'snmp-server host' command uses 'version 3 priv' instead of 'version 3 auth'. The question requires traps to be sent with authentication only, not privacy (encryption).
D
snmp-server user monitor CourseivaRO v3 auth sha AuthPass123 priv aes 128 PrivPass456
snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 version 3 auth monitor
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0
ip flow ingress
ip flow-export destination 203.0.113.50 2055
ip flow-export source Loopback0
ip flow-export version 5
Why wrong: This is incorrect because the NetFlow export version is set to 5 instead of version 9. The question explicitly requires NetFlow version 9.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
snmp-server user monitor CourseivaRO v3 auth sha AuthPass123 priv aes 128 PrivPass456
snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 version 3 auth monitor
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0
ip flow ingress
ip flow-export destination 203.0.113.50 2055
ip flow-export source Loopback0
ip flow-export version 9
Option A is correct because it uses the correct SNMPv3 user creation with SHA and AES 128, and the trap host command specifies 'auth' (authentication only) as required by the updated stem. Option B is wrong because it uses MD5/DES and egress flow, and version 5. Option C is wrong because it uses 'priv' for traps, which would include encryption – the stem requires only authentication. Option D is wrong because it uses version 5 for NetFlow and B also uses incorrect auth/priv algorithms.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✓
snmp-server user monitor CourseivaRO v3 auth sha AuthPass123 priv aes 128 PrivPass456
snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 version 3 auth monitor
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0
ip flow ingress
ip flow-export destination 203.0.113.50 2055
ip flow-export source Loopback0
ip flow-export version 9
Why this is correct
This set of commands correctly creates the SNMPv3 user with SHA authentication and AES 128-bit encryption, associates the user with the SNMPv2c community for trap context, sends traps using SNMPv3 authentication level, enables NetFlow ingress on the interface, and configures the export destination, source, and version as required.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
✗
snmp-server user monitor CourseivaRO v3 auth md5 AuthPass123 priv des56 PrivPass456
snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 version 3 priv monitor
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0
ip flow egress
ip flow-export destination 203.0.113.50 2055
ip flow-export source Loopback0
ip flow-export version 5
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because it uses MD5 authentication and DES encryption instead of SHA and AES 128, and specifies the 'priv' security level instead of 'auth'. Additionally, NetFlow is configured for egress instead of ingress, and version 5 is used instead of version 9.
✗
snmp-server user monitor CourseivaRO v3 auth sha AuthPass123 priv aes 128 PrivPass456
snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 version 3 priv monitor
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0
ip flow ingress
ip flow-export destination 203.0.113.50 2055
ip flow-export source Loopback0
ip flow-export version 9
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because the 'snmp-server host' command uses 'version 3 priv' instead of 'version 3 auth'. The question requires traps to be sent with authentication only, not privacy (encryption).
✗
snmp-server user monitor CourseivaRO v3 auth sha AuthPass123 priv aes 128 PrivPass456
snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 version 3 auth monitor
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0
ip flow ingress
ip flow-export destination 203.0.113.50 2055
ip flow-export source Loopback0
ip flow-export version 5
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because the NetFlow export version is set to 5 instead of version 9. The question explicitly requires NetFlow version 9.
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.
✓snmp-server user monitor CourseivaRO v3 auth sha AuthPass123 priv aes 128 PrivPass456
snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 version 3 auth monitor
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0
ip flow ingress
ip flow-export destination 203.0.113.50 2055
ip flow-export source Loopback0
ip flow-export version 9Correct answer▾
Why this is correct
This set of commands correctly creates the SNMPv3 user with SHA authentication and AES 128-bit encryption, associates the user with the SNMPv2c community for trap context, sends traps using SNMPv3 authentication level, enables NetFlow ingress on the interface, and configures the export destination, source, and version as required.
✗snmp-server user monitor CourseivaRO v3 auth md5 AuthPass123 priv des56 PrivPass456
snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 version 3 priv monitor
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0
ip flow egress
ip flow-export destination 203.0.113.50 2055
ip flow-export source Loopback0
ip flow-export version 5Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The specific factual errors: MD5 and DES are not the required algorithms; 'priv' level requires encryption but the question specifies 'auth' level; NetFlow egress is not the default and not requested; version 5 is not version 9.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates might confuse authentication algorithms (MD5 vs SHA) and encryption types (DES vs AES), or think that 'priv' is the appropriate security level for traps. They may also mistakenly enable egress NetFlow or use an older version.
✗snmp-server user monitor CourseivaRO v3 auth sha AuthPass123 priv aes 128 PrivPass456
snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 version 3 priv monitor
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0
ip flow ingress
ip flow-export destination 203.0.113.50 2055
ip flow-export source Loopback0
ip flow-export version 9Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The specific factual error: The trap host command specifies 'priv' security level, which requires the user to have a privacy password and sends encrypted traps, but the requirement is for 'auth' only.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may think that since the user has a privacy password, traps should use the 'priv' level. However, the question explicitly states to send traps with authentication only, not encryption.
✗snmp-server user monitor CourseivaRO v3 auth sha AuthPass123 priv aes 128 PrivPass456
snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 version 3 auth monitor
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0
ip flow ingress
ip flow-export destination 203.0.113.50 2055
ip flow-export source Loopback0
ip flow-export version 5Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The specific factual error: NetFlow version 5 is an older version that does not support templates and is not the required version 9.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may default to version 5 because it is commonly used in older networks, or they may forget to specify version 9. The rest of the configuration is correct, making this a subtle trap.
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?”
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
This is incorrect because the 'snmp-server host' command uses 'version 3 priv' instead of 'version 3 auth'. The question requires traps to be sent with authentication only, not privacy (encryption).
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
→Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
→Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
→Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this 200-301 question in full detail.
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related 200-301 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
AI and Network Operations — This question tests AI and Network Operations — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: snmp-server user monitor CourseivaRO v3 auth sha AuthPass123 priv aes 128 PrivPass456
snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 version 3 auth monitor
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0
ip flow ingress
ip flow-export destination 203.0.113.50 2055
ip flow-export source Loopback0
ip flow-export version 9 — Option A is correct because it uses the correct SNMPv3 user creation with SHA and AES 128, and the trap host command specifies 'auth' (authentication only) as required by the updated stem. Option B is wrong because it uses MD5/DES and egress flow, and version 5. Option C is wrong because it uses 'priv' for traps, which would include encryption – the stem requires only authentication. Option D is wrong because it uses version 5 for NetFlow and B also uses incorrect auth/priv algorithms.
What should I do if I get this 200-301 question wrong?
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related 200-301 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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