CCNP Network Assurance Practice Question
A network administrator is analyzing the output of 'show ip sla statistics' on a Cisco router. Which two statements correctly describe the information provided by this command? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that 'show ip sla statistics' displays configuration details or hop-by-hop information, when it only shows aggregated performance results.
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
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It displays the number of successes and failures for the IP SLA operation.
The 'show ip sla statistics' command provides operational results such as success/failure counts and the latest RTT. It does not show packet captures, hop-by-hop details, or configuration parameters. Thus, the statements about successes/failures and RTT are correct.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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It displays the number of successes and failures for the IP SLA operation.
Why this is correct
The 'show ip sla statistics' command provides a summary of the operation's results, including the number of successes and failures. This helps administrators quickly assess the reliability of the monitored path or service. It is a key piece of information for validating SLA compliance.
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It lists the IP addresses of all intermediate hops along the path.
Why it's wrong here
The command does not list intermediate hops. That information is available from a path-echo operation's output, but 'show ip sla statistics' only shows summary statistics for the operation, not hop-by-hop details. Hence, this statement is false.
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It displays the configured threshold and timeout values for the operation.
Why it's wrong here
While threshold and timeout are configured for the operation, 'show ip sla statistics' does not display these configuration parameters. They can be seen with 'show ip sla configuration'. The statistics command focuses on results, not configuration, so this statement is incorrect.
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It provides a detailed packet-by-packet capture of the probe traffic.
Why it's wrong here
'show ip sla statistics' does not capture individual packets; it only provides aggregate statistics. Packet capture would require tools like Embedded Packet Capture or a network analyzer. Therefore, this statement is incorrect for the given command.
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It shows the round-trip time (RTT) for the most recent operation.
Why this is correct
The command output includes the latest RTT measurement, which is the time taken for the probe to complete. This is essential for monitoring latency and detecting performance degradation. Administrators can compare RTT values against thresholds to ensure SLAs are met.
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