The answer is to configure SNMP v2c with the community strings 'monitorRO' and 'controlRW', enable link-status traps directed to 203.0.113.100, and then set up NetFlow to export version 9 records to the same server on UDP 2055, applying the flow monitor only to the interface carrying 10.10.10.0/24 traffic. This is correct because SNMP v2c uses community strings as a simple password mechanism for read-only and read-write access, while the trap destination is set globally to alert the management server of link state changes. For NetFlow, the CCNA 200-301 v2 exam emphasizes Flexible NetFlow, where the export version 9 must be defined under the flow exporter, not the legacy global command, and the flow monitor is applied per interface to filter traffic from the specified subnet. A common trap is forgetting that the flow monitor must match the correct direction (input or output) on the interface carrying the 10.10.10.0/24 traffic. Memory tip: “SNMP traps go to the server, NetFlow records go to the exporter—version 9 lives in the exporter, not the global.”
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. Configure SNMP v2c with a read-only community string 'monitorRO' and a read-write community string 'controlRW', and enable SNMP traps for link status to the management server at 203.0.113.100. Additionally, configure NetFlow to export version 9 flow records to the same server on UDP port 2055, and ensure that only traffic from the 10.10.10.0/24 network is monitored. Finally, verify your configurations with the appropriate show commands.
R1#show running-config | section snmp|ip flow
Building configuration...
Current configuration : 1234 bytes
!
ip flow-export source Loopback0
ip flow-export destination 203.0.113.100 2055
!
end
R1#show ip cache flow
IP packet size distribution (96 total packets):
1-32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 448 480
.0000 .0000 .0000 .0000 .0000 .0000 .0000 .0000 .0000 .0000 .0000 .0000 .0000 .0000 .0000
... (no flow records shown)
A
Configure SNMP community strings, enable link-status traps, set trap destination, configure NetFlow export version 9, and apply flow monitor to interface(s) carrying 10.10.10.0/24 traffic.
This option correctly includes all required steps: SNMP v2c community strings (read-only and read-write), trap enablement for link status, trap receiver configuration, NetFlow export version 9, and applying the flow monitor to the appropriate interface(s) to monitor only the 10.10.10.0/24 network.
B
Configure SNMP community strings, enable link-status traps, set trap destination, and configure NetFlow export version 5. Apply flow monitor to all interfaces.
Why wrong: This option is incorrect because it specifies NetFlow export version 5 instead of version 9, and applies the flow monitor to all interfaces instead of only those carrying 10.10.10.0/24 traffic.
C
Configure SNMP community strings, enable all SNMP traps, set trap destination, and configure NetFlow export version 9. Apply flow monitor to interface with IP 10.10.10.0/24.
Why wrong: This option is incorrect because it enables all SNMP traps instead of only link-status traps, and applying the flow monitor to an interface with IP 10.10.10.0/24 is not valid; the flow monitor should be applied to interfaces that carry traffic from that network.
D
Configure SNMP community strings, enable link-status traps, set trap destination, and configure NetFlow export version 9. Do not apply any flow monitor; NetFlow automatically monitors all traffic.
Why wrong: This option is incorrect because it omits applying the flow monitor to an interface, which is required to start NetFlow data collection. Without it, no flows are exported.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Configure SNMP community strings, enable link-status traps, set trap destination, configure NetFlow export version 9, and apply flow monitor to interface(s) carrying 10.10.10.0/24 traffic.
The solution correctly configures SNMP v2c with the required read-only and read-write community strings, enables only link-status traps, and sets the trap destination. For NetFlow, it uses Flexible NetFlow by defining a flow record, an exporter, and a monitor. Importantly, the export version (9) must be configured under the flow exporter, not with the legacy global `ip flow-export version 9` command. The flow monitor is applied to GigabitEthernet0/1, which carries traffic from the 10.10.10.0/24 network. Verification can be done with `show snmp` to confirm communities and trap receivers, and `show flow monitor name MONITOR-10NET cache` or `show ip cache flow` to view exported flow records.
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.
✓
Configure SNMP community strings, enable link-status traps, set trap destination, configure NetFlow export version 9, and apply flow monitor to interface(s) carrying 10.10.10.0/24 traffic.
Why this is correct
This option correctly includes all required steps: SNMP v2c community strings (read-only and read-write), trap enablement for link status, trap receiver configuration, NetFlow export version 9, and applying the flow monitor to the appropriate interface(s) to monitor only the 10.10.10.0/24 network.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
✗
Configure SNMP community strings, enable link-status traps, set trap destination, and configure NetFlow export version 5. Apply flow monitor to all interfaces.
Why it's wrong here
This option is incorrect because it specifies NetFlow export version 5 instead of version 9, and applies the flow monitor to all interfaces instead of only those carrying 10.10.10.0/24 traffic.
✗
Configure SNMP community strings, enable all SNMP traps, set trap destination, and configure NetFlow export version 9. Apply flow monitor to interface with IP 10.10.10.0/24.
Why it's wrong here
This option is incorrect because it enables all SNMP traps instead of only link-status traps, and applying the flow monitor to an interface with IP 10.10.10.0/24 is not valid; the flow monitor should be applied to interfaces that carry traffic from that network.
✗
Configure SNMP community strings, enable link-status traps, set trap destination, and configure NetFlow export version 9. Do not apply any flow monitor; NetFlow automatically monitors all traffic.
Why it's wrong here
This option is incorrect because it omits applying the flow monitor to an interface, which is required to start NetFlow data collection. Without it, no flows are exported.
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 SNMP community strings, enable link-status traps, set trap destination, configure NetFlow export version 9, and apply flow monitor to interface(s) carrying 10.10.10.0/24 traffic.Correct answer▾
Why this is correct
This option correctly includes all required steps: SNMP v2c community strings (read-only and read-write), trap enablement for link status, trap receiver configuration, NetFlow export version 9, and applying the flow monitor to the appropriate interface(s) to monitor only the 10.10.10.0/24 network.
✗Configure SNMP community strings, enable link-status traps, set trap destination, and configure NetFlow export version 5. Apply flow monitor to all interfaces.Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The question explicitly requires NetFlow version 9, and traffic monitoring must be limited to the 10.10.10.0/24 network.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates might default to version 5 because it is the default version, and applying to all interfaces seems simpler.
✗Configure SNMP community strings, enable all SNMP traps, set trap destination, and configure NetFlow export version 9. Apply flow monitor to interface with IP 10.10.10.0/24.Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
Enabling all traps is unnecessary and may cause unwanted overhead; the flow monitor must be applied to the correct interface(s) based on traffic flow, not the network address.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates might think enabling all traps is safer, and misunderstand the interface application as needing the network IP.
✗Configure SNMP community strings, enable link-status traps, set trap destination, and configure NetFlow export version 9. Do not apply any flow monitor; NetFlow automatically monitors all traffic.Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
NetFlow requires a flow monitor to be applied to an interface to capture traffic; it does not automatically monitor all traffic.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates might assume that configuring the export destination is sufficient, but the flow monitor must be explicitly applied.
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.
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: Configure SNMP community strings, enable link-status traps, set trap destination, configure NetFlow export version 9, and apply flow monitor to interface(s) carrying 10.10.10.0/24 traffic. — The solution correctly configures SNMP v2c with the required read-only and read-write community strings, enables only link-status traps, and sets the trap destination. For NetFlow, it uses Flexible NetFlow by defining a flow record, an exporter, and a monitor. Importantly, the export version (9) must be configured under the flow exporter, not with the legacy global `ip flow-export version 9` command. The flow monitor is applied to GigabitEthernet0/1, which carries traffic from the 10.10.10.0/24 network. Verification can be done with `show snmp` to confirm communities and trap receivers, and `show flow monitor name MONITOR-10NET cache` or `show ip cache flow` to view exported flow records.
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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