The answer is to configure `snmp-server host 10.1.1.100 version 2c public` and `snmp-server enable traps snmp linkdown linkup` for SNMP traps, followed by `ip flow-export destination 10.1.1.200 2055`, `ip flow-export version 9`, and `ip flow-export source Loopback0`, then apply `ip flow ingress` under GigabitEthernet0/0 for NetFlow export. This is correct because SNMP traps require both a host destination specifying the community string and an enable command to trigger specific events like link state changes, while NetFlow export needs a global destination, version, and source interface before ingress monitoring is activated on the interface. On the CCNA 200-301 v2 exam, this tests your ability to separate SNMP trap configuration from NetFlow export configuration, a common point of confusion where candidates forget the `enable traps` command or omit the source interface for NetFlow. A frequent trap is assuming the pre-configured community strings automatically send traps—they do not. Remember the mnemonic “Host, Enable, Destination, Version, Source, Ingress” to sequence the six required commands correctly.
CCNA AI and Network Operations Practice Question
This 200-301 practice question tests your understanding of ai and network operations. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 the console. SNMP v2c community strings (public RO, private RW) are already configured. The network has a management server at 10.1.1.100 and a NetFlow collector at 10.1.1.200. Configure SNMP traps to the management server for link status changes. Also configure NetFlow on interface GigabitEthernet0/0 to export version 9 to the collector, with a source interface of Loopback0 (10.255.255.1/32).
R1#show running-config | section snmp|flow
Building configuration...
Current configuration : 1234 bytes
!
snmp-server community public RO
snmp-server community private RW
!
! No trap or NetFlow configuration exists
!
interface GigabitEthernet0/0
ip address 10.0.0.1 255.255.255.252
duplex auto
speed auto
media-type rj45
!
interface Loopback0
ip address 10.255.255.1 255.255.255.255
!
end
A
snmp-server host 10.1.1.100 version 2c public
snmp-server enable traps snmp linkdown linkup
ip flow-export destination 10.1.1.200 2055
ip flow-export version 9
ip flow-export source Loopback0
interface GigabitEthernet0/0
ip flow ingress
This option correctly configures SNMPv2c with the read-only community to the management server, enables the required link status traps, and sets up NetFlow v9 export to the collector with proper source and monitoring on the interface.
B
snmp-server host 10.1.1.200 version 2c private
snmp-server enable traps
ip flow-export destination 10.1.1.100 2055 version 9
ip flow-export source Loopback0
interface GigabitEthernet0/0
ip flow egress
Why wrong: This configuration is incorrect because the trap destination is set to the NetFlow collector (10.1.1.200) instead of the management server (10.1.1.100), and the NetFlow export destination is set to the management server instead of the collector. Additionally, NetFlow should be configured as ingress, not egress.
C
snmp-server host 10.1.1.100 version 2c private
snmp-server enable traps
ip flow-export destination 10.1.1.200 2055 version 9
ip flow-export source Loopback0
interface GigabitEthernet0/0
ip flow ingress
Why wrong: This configuration uses the read-write community string 'private' for SNMP traps instead of the read-only 'public'. While the trap destination and NetFlow settings are correct, the community string must match the read-only community for traps.
D
snmp-server host 10.1.1.100 version 2c public
snmp-server enable traps snmp linkdown linkup
ip flow-export destination 10.1.1.200 2055 version 5
ip flow-export source Loopback0
interface GigabitEthernet0/0
ip flow ingress
Why wrong: This configuration uses NetFlow version 5 instead of version 9. The question explicitly requires version 9. All other settings are correct.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
snmp-server host 10.1.1.100 version 2c public
snmp-server enable traps snmp linkdown linkup
ip flow-export destination 10.1.1.200 2055
ip flow-export version 9
ip flow-export source Loopback0
interface GigabitEthernet0/0
ip flow ingress
The current configuration has SNMP community strings but lacks trap destinations and NetFlow export. To fix, you must configure snmp-server host 10.1.1.100 version 2c public to send traps, and snmp-server enable traps snmp linkdown linkup is required to send link status changes. For NetFlow, you need ip flow-export destination 10.1.1.200 2055 and then ip flow-export version 9 to set the export version. Also configure ip flow-export source Loopback0 and apply ip flow ingress on GigabitEthernet0/0. Verification commands confirm the settings.
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 host 10.1.1.100 version 2c public
snmp-server enable traps snmp linkdown linkup
ip flow-export destination 10.1.1.200 2055
ip flow-export version 9
ip flow-export source Loopback0
interface GigabitEthernet0/0
ip flow ingress
Why this is correct
This option correctly configures SNMPv2c with the read-only community to the management server, enables the required link status traps, and sets up NetFlow v9 export to the collector with proper source and monitoring on the interface.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
✗
snmp-server host 10.1.1.200 version 2c private
snmp-server enable traps
ip flow-export destination 10.1.1.100 2055 version 9
ip flow-export source Loopback0
interface GigabitEthernet0/0
ip flow egress
Why it's wrong here
This configuration is incorrect because the trap destination is set to the NetFlow collector (10.1.1.200) instead of the management server (10.1.1.100), and the NetFlow export destination is set to the management server instead of the collector. Additionally, NetFlow should be configured as ingress, not egress.
✗
snmp-server host 10.1.1.100 version 2c private
snmp-server enable traps
ip flow-export destination 10.1.1.200 2055 version 9
ip flow-export source Loopback0
interface GigabitEthernet0/0
ip flow ingress
Why it's wrong here
This configuration uses the read-write community string 'private' for SNMP traps instead of the read-only 'public'. While the trap destination and NetFlow settings are correct, the community string must match the read-only community for traps.
✗
snmp-server host 10.1.1.100 version 2c public
snmp-server enable traps snmp linkdown linkup
ip flow-export destination 10.1.1.200 2055 version 5
ip flow-export source Loopback0
interface GigabitEthernet0/0
ip flow ingress
Why it's wrong here
This configuration uses NetFlow version 5 instead of version 9. The question explicitly requires version 9. All other settings are correct.
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 host 10.1.1.100 version 2c public
snmp-server enable traps snmp linkdown linkup
ip flow-export destination 10.1.1.200 2055
ip flow-export version 9
ip flow-export source Loopback0
interface GigabitEthernet0/0
ip flow ingressCorrect answer▾
Why this is correct
This option correctly configures SNMPv2c with the read-only community to the management server, enables the required link status traps, and sets up NetFlow v9 export to the collector with proper source and monitoring on the interface.
✗snmp-server host 10.1.1.200 version 2c private
snmp-server enable traps
ip flow-export destination 10.1.1.100 2055 version 9
ip flow-export source Loopback0
interface GigabitEthernet0/0
ip flow egressWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The specific factual error: The SNMP trap destination and NetFlow export destination are swapped, and the flow direction is egress instead of ingress.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates might confuse the management server and collector IPs, or think that NetFlow egress is equivalent to ingress.
✗snmp-server host 10.1.1.100 version 2c private
snmp-server enable traps
ip flow-export destination 10.1.1.200 2055 version 9
ip flow-export source Loopback0
interface GigabitEthernet0/0
ip flow ingressWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The specific factual error: SNMP traps should use the read-only community string 'public', not the read-write 'private'.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may think any community string works for traps, or they may confuse the roles of read-only and read-write communities.
✗snmp-server host 10.1.1.100 version 2c public
snmp-server enable traps snmp linkdown linkup
ip flow-export destination 10.1.1.200 2055 version 5
ip flow-export source Loopback0
interface GigabitEthernet0/0
ip flow ingressWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The specific factual error: NetFlow export version is set to 5, but the requirement is version 9.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates might default to version 5 as it is older and commonly used, or they may not read the requirement carefully.
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: snmp-server host 10.1.1.100 version 2c public
snmp-server enable traps snmp linkdown linkup
ip flow-export destination 10.1.1.200 2055
ip flow-export version 9
ip flow-export source Loopback0
interface GigabitEthernet0/0
ip flow ingress — The current configuration has SNMP community strings but lacks trap destinations and NetFlow export. To fix, you must configure snmp-server host 10.1.1.100 version 2c public to send traps, and snmp-server enable traps snmp linkdown linkup is required to send link status changes. For NetFlow, you need ip flow-export destination 10.1.1.200 2055 and then ip flow-export version 9 to set the export version. Also configure ip flow-export source Loopback0 and apply ip flow ingress on GigabitEthernet0/0. Verification commands confirm the settings.
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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