CCNP Network Assurance Practice Question
A network engineer is using Cisco DNA Center's Assurance to troubleshoot a performance issue reported by users on a specific floor. The engineer wants to analyze the path that traffic takes from a client to a server in the data center, including details of each hop such as device, interface, and any ACLs applied. Which Cisco DNA Center Assurance feature provides this information?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that Client 360 or Application Health can provide path details; however, only Path Trace is designed to show the complete hop-by-hop path and associated policies.
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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Path Trace
Cisco DNA Center Assurance's Path Trace feature provides a visual and detailed hop-by-hop view of the path that traffic takes between two endpoints. It includes information about each device, interface, and any policies applied, making it ideal for troubleshooting performance issues along the path. Other features like Network Health, Client 360, and Application Health do not offer this level of path detail.
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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Application Health
Why it's wrong here
Application Health monitors the performance of applications based on network metrics like latency and packet loss. While it can indicate if an application is experiencing issues, it does not provide a detailed path trace or hop-by-hop analysis. It is more about application-level performance, not the network path itself.
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Path Trace
Why this is correct
Path Trace is a Cisco DNA Center Assurance feature that allows you to trace the path of a flow between two endpoints, such as a client and a server. It provides hop-by-hop details, including device names, ingress/egress interfaces, and any ACLs or QoS policies applied. This is exactly what the engineer needs to analyze the traffic path and identify where issues may occur.
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Client 360
Why it's wrong here
Client 360 focuses on the client's experience, including onboarding and application usage, but it does not provide a detailed path trace of the traffic through the network. It may show the access point and switch the client is connected to, but not the full path to the server with hop details. Thus, it is not the correct tool for this scenario.
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Network Health
Why it's wrong here
Network Health provides an overview of device and network health, but it does not show the detailed path of a specific flow between a client and a server. It is used for monitoring overall network status, not for hop-by-hop path analysis. Therefore, it does not meet the requirement.
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