The answer is to configure the SNMPv3 user 'monitor' with SHA authentication and AES-128 encryption under the group 'AdminGroup', then set the SNMPv2c read-only community string 'cisco123' to send traps to 192.0.2.100, and finally enable NetFlow export version 9 on GigabitEthernet0/0 to 198.51.100.50. This is correct because SNMPv3 requires a group with `priv` access to support both authentication and encryption, while the `snmp-server host` command must specify version 2c and the community string to send traps separately. On the CCNA 200-301 v2 exam, this tests your ability to distinguish between SNMPv3 security levels and the separate configuration of NetFlow export parameters—a common trap is forgetting that the SNMPv3 user password for auth and priv must be identical in the CLI, or that NetFlow version 9 must be set globally before the interface command. For memory, think "SHA-AES for v3, community for v2c, and version 9 on the interface" to keep the three distinct configuration layers straight.
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 SNMPv3 with authentication (SHA) and encryption (AES-128) for user 'monitor' in group 'AdminGroup', and also configure SNMPv2c read-only community string 'cisco123' to send traps to the management server at 192.0.2.100. Additionally, configure NetFlow on interface GigabitEthernet0/0 to export flow data to 198.51.100.50 using version 9. Verify your configuration using the appropriate show commands.
R1#show running-config | section snmp
snmp-server community public RO
snmp-server community private RW
!
R1#show running-config | include flow-export
no ip flow-export destination
no ip flow-export version
!
R1#show ip interface brief
Interface IP-Address OK? Method Status Protocol
GigabitEthernet0/0 10.0.0.1 YES NVRAM up up
GigabitEthernet0/1 203.0.113.1 YES NVRAM up up
Loopback0 192.0.2.1 YES NVRAM up up
!
A
snmp-server group AdminGroup v3 priv read AdminView; snmp-server user monitor AdminGroup v3 auth sha cisco123 priv aes 128 cisco123; snmp-server community cisco123 ro; snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 traps version 2c cisco123; interface GigabitEthernet0/0; ip flow-export destination 198.51.100.50 9996; ip flow-export version 9; ip flow ingress
This configuration correctly creates an SNMPv3 group with priv access, creates the user with SHA authentication and AES-128 encryption, sets the SNMPv2c read-only community, sends traps to the manager, and enables NetFlow version 9 on the interface. The verification commands would show the SNMP configuration and NetFlow flow cache.
B
snmp-server group AdminGroup v3 auth read AdminView; snmp-server user monitor AdminGroup v3 auth sha cisco123 priv aes 128 cisco123; snmp-server community cisco123 ro; snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 traps version 2c cisco123; interface GigabitEthernet0/0; ip flow-export destination 198.51.100.50 9996; ip flow-export version 9; ip flow ingress
Why wrong: This is incorrect because the SNMPv3 group is configured with 'auth' instead of 'priv'. The 'auth' keyword only requires authentication, not encryption. The question specifies both authentication (SHA) and encryption (AES-128), so the group must use 'priv' to allow encryption.
C
snmp-server group AdminGroup v3 priv read AdminView; snmp-server user monitor AdminGroup v3 auth sha cisco123 priv des 56 cisco123; snmp-server community cisco123 ro; snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 traps version 2c cisco123; interface GigabitEthernet0/0; ip flow-export destination 198.51.100.50 9996; ip flow-export version 9; ip flow ingress
Why wrong: This is incorrect because the SNMPv3 user is configured with DES encryption instead of AES-128. The question explicitly requires AES-128 encryption. DES is a weaker encryption algorithm and is not compliant with the requirement.
D
snmp-server group AdminGroup v3 priv read AdminView; snmp-server user monitor AdminGroup v3 auth sha cisco123 priv aes 128 cisco123; snmp-server community cisco123 ro; snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 traps version 2c cisco123; interface GigabitEthernet0/0; ip flow-export destination 198.51.100.50 9996; ip flow-export version 5; ip flow ingress
Why wrong: This is incorrect because NetFlow export version is set to 5 instead of version 9. The question explicitly requires version 9. Version 5 is an older format that does not support flexible field definitions and templates.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
snmp-server group AdminGroup v3 priv read AdminView; snmp-server user monitor AdminGroup v3 auth sha cisco123 priv aes 128 cisco123; snmp-server community cisco123 ro; snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 traps version 2c cisco123; interface GigabitEthernet0/0; ip flow-export destination 198.51.100.50 9996; ip flow-export version 9; ip flow ingress
The configuration was missing SNMPv3 user, group, and trap settings. We added the SNMPv3 user 'monitor' with SHA authentication and AES-128 encryption, created a view and group 'AdminGroup' with read access, and configured the SNMPv2c community string 'cisco123' for read-only access. We also enabled SNMP traps to the manager at 192.0.2.100 and configured NetFlow on GigabitEthernet0/0 to export to 198.51.100.50 using version 9. Verification commands show the SNMP configuration and NetFlow flow cache.
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 group AdminGroup v3 priv read AdminView; snmp-server user monitor AdminGroup v3 auth sha cisco123 priv aes 128 cisco123; snmp-server community cisco123 ro; snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 traps version 2c cisco123; interface GigabitEthernet0/0; ip flow-export destination 198.51.100.50 9996; ip flow-export version 9; ip flow ingress
Why this is correct
This configuration correctly creates an SNMPv3 group with priv access, creates the user with SHA authentication and AES-128 encryption, sets the SNMPv2c read-only community, sends traps to the manager, and enables NetFlow version 9 on the interface. The verification commands would show the SNMP configuration and NetFlow flow cache.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
✗
snmp-server group AdminGroup v3 auth read AdminView; snmp-server user monitor AdminGroup v3 auth sha cisco123 priv aes 128 cisco123; snmp-server community cisco123 ro; snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 traps version 2c cisco123; interface GigabitEthernet0/0; ip flow-export destination 198.51.100.50 9996; ip flow-export version 9; ip flow ingress
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because the SNMPv3 group is configured with 'auth' instead of 'priv'. The 'auth' keyword only requires authentication, not encryption. The question specifies both authentication (SHA) and encryption (AES-128), so the group must use 'priv' to allow encryption.
✗
snmp-server group AdminGroup v3 priv read AdminView; snmp-server user monitor AdminGroup v3 auth sha cisco123 priv des 56 cisco123; snmp-server community cisco123 ro; snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 traps version 2c cisco123; interface GigabitEthernet0/0; ip flow-export destination 198.51.100.50 9996; ip flow-export version 9; ip flow ingress
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because the SNMPv3 user is configured with DES encryption instead of AES-128. The question explicitly requires AES-128 encryption. DES is a weaker encryption algorithm and is not compliant with the requirement.
✗
snmp-server group AdminGroup v3 priv read AdminView; snmp-server user monitor AdminGroup v3 auth sha cisco123 priv aes 128 cisco123; snmp-server community cisco123 ro; snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 traps version 2c cisco123; interface GigabitEthernet0/0; ip flow-export destination 198.51.100.50 9996; ip flow-export version 5; ip flow ingress
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because NetFlow export version is set to 5 instead of version 9. The question explicitly requires version 9. Version 5 is an older format that does not support flexible field definitions and templates.
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 group AdminGroup v3 priv read AdminView; snmp-server user monitor AdminGroup v3 auth sha cisco123 priv aes 128 cisco123; snmp-server community cisco123 ro; snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 traps version 2c cisco123; interface GigabitEthernet0/0; ip flow-export destination 198.51.100.50 9996; ip flow-export version 9; ip flow ingressCorrect answer▾
Why this is correct
This configuration correctly creates an SNMPv3 group with priv access, creates the user with SHA authentication and AES-128 encryption, sets the SNMPv2c read-only community, sends traps to the manager, and enables NetFlow version 9 on the interface. The verification commands would show the SNMP configuration and NetFlow flow cache.
✗snmp-server group AdminGroup v3 auth read AdminView; snmp-server user monitor AdminGroup v3 auth sha cisco123 priv aes 128 cisco123; snmp-server community cisco123 ro; snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 traps version 2c cisco123; interface GigabitEthernet0/0; ip flow-export destination 198.51.100.50 9996; ip flow-export version 9; ip flow ingressWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The group level 'auth' does not permit encryption; 'priv' is required for AES-128 encryption.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may confuse 'auth' and 'priv' levels, thinking 'auth' includes encryption, but 'auth' only requires authentication, while 'priv' requires both authentication and encryption.
✗snmp-server group AdminGroup v3 priv read AdminView; snmp-server user monitor AdminGroup v3 auth sha cisco123 priv des 56 cisco123; snmp-server community cisco123 ro; snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 traps version 2c cisco123; interface GigabitEthernet0/0; ip flow-export destination 198.51.100.50 9996; ip flow-export version 9; ip flow ingressWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The encryption algorithm specified is DES (56-bit) instead of AES-128.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates might default to DES because it is an older standard or confuse the encryption types. However, AES-128 is the specified requirement.
✗snmp-server group AdminGroup v3 priv read AdminView; snmp-server user monitor AdminGroup v3 auth sha cisco123 priv aes 128 cisco123; snmp-server community cisco123 ro; snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 traps version 2c cisco123; interface GigabitEthernet0/0; ip flow-export destination 198.51.100.50 9996; ip flow-export version 5; ip flow ingressWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
NetFlow export version is 5, not 9 as required.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may be more familiar with NetFlow version 5 or forget to specify version 9. Version 5 is still commonly used but does not meet the requirement.
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
Keyword trap
This is incorrect because the SNMPv3 group is configured with 'auth' instead of 'priv'. The 'auth' keyword only requires authentication, not encryption. The question specifies both authentication (SHA) and encryption (AES-128), so the group must use 'priv' to allow 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 group AdminGroup v3 priv read AdminView; snmp-server user monitor AdminGroup v3 auth sha cisco123 priv aes 128 cisco123; snmp-server community cisco123 ro; snmp-server host 192.0.2.100 traps version 2c cisco123; interface GigabitEthernet0/0; ip flow-export destination 198.51.100.50 9996; ip flow-export version 9; ip flow ingress — The configuration was missing SNMPv3 user, group, and trap settings. We added the SNMPv3 user 'monitor' with SHA authentication and AES-128 encryption, created a view and group 'AdminGroup' with read access, and configured the SNMPv2c community string 'cisco123' for read-only access. We also enabled SNMP traps to the manager at 192.0.2.100 and configured NetFlow on GigabitEthernet0/0 to export to 198.51.100.50 using version 9. Verification commands show the SNMP configuration and NetFlow flow cache.
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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