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The answer is never for Do not trigger, over-threshold for when a metric exceeds the configured value, immediate for the first violation, and consecutive for after a specified number of consecutive violations. These IP SLA threshold types define distinct trigger conditions based on how a monitored metric behaves relative to a set boundary. Over-threshold fires as soon as the metric crosses the upper limit, immediate triggers on the very first violation regardless of duration, and consecutive waits until a specific number of back-to-back violations occur before reacting. On the ENCOR 350-401 exam, this drag-and-drop task tests your ability to distinguish between these reactive behaviors, with a common trap being confusion between immediate and consecutive—remember that immediate acts on a single event, while consecutive requires a streak. A helpful memory tip is to think of “consecutive” as needing a “streak count” before action, while “immediate” is a one-and-done alert.
CCNP IP SLA Practice Question
This 350-401 practice question tests your understanding of ip sla. 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.
Drag and drop each IP SLA threshold type on the left to its trigger condition on the right.
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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over-threshold: Trigger when metric exceeds threshold
Over-threshold triggers when a metric exceeds the configured value; immediate triggers on the first violation; consecutive triggers after a specified number of consecutive violations.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
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How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 350-401 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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IP SLA — This question tests IP SLA — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: over-threshold: Trigger when metric exceeds threshold — Over-threshold triggers when a metric exceeds the configured value; immediate triggers on the first violation; consecutive triggers after a specified number of consecutive violations.
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4 more ways this is tested on 350-401
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Variation 1. Consider the following partial configuration on Router R1: ip sla 5 icmp-echo 10.5.5.5 frequency 10 ip sla schedule 5 life forever start-time now ip sla reaction-configuration 5 react rtt threshold-type immediate threshold-value 200 action-type triggerAndReset What is the effect of the 'action-type triggerAndReset' parameter?
medium- A.It triggers an event once and then stops monitoring.
- ✓ B.It triggers an event each time the RTT exceeds 200 ms and resets the counter after each trigger.
- C.It triggers an event only if the RTT exceeds 200 ms for 5 consecutive probes.
- D.It triggers an event and then immediately stops the IP SLA operation.
Why B: 'triggerAndReset' means that when the threshold is exceeded, the trigger fires, and then the monitoring resets so it can trigger again on future threshold violations.
Variation 2. Consider the following partial configuration on Router R1: ip sla 2 icmp-echo 10.2.2.2 frequency 15 ip sla schedule 2 life forever start-time now ip sla reaction-configuration 2 react timeout threshold-type immediate action-type triggerOnly Which statement about this configuration is true?
medium- ✓ A.The IP SLA operation will send ICMP echo requests every 15 seconds and trigger an event if a timeout occurs, but the trigger will only activate once.
- B.The IP SLA operation will send ICMP echo requests every 15 seconds and continuously trigger events for each timeout.
- C.The IP SLA operation will send ICMP echo requests every 15 seconds and trigger an event if the round-trip time exceeds a threshold.
- D.The IP SLA operation will send ICMP echo requests every 15 seconds, but the 'reaction-configuration' command is invalid because it requires a threshold value.
Why A: The 'reaction-configuration' command configures IP SLA to monitor the 'timeout' condition. When a timeout occurs, it triggers an immediate action, but 'triggerOnly' means it only triggers once and does not reset automatically.
Variation 3. Review the following IP SLA configuration on Router R1: ip sla 3 icmp-echo 10.3.3.3 frequency 30 ip sla schedule 3 life forever start-time now ip sla reaction-configuration 3 react rtt threshold-type xof 5 threshold-value 100 action-type triggerAndReset What is the purpose of the 'threshold-type xof 5' parameter?
medium- A.It triggers an event if 5 out of the last 10 RTT measurements exceed 100 ms.
- ✓ B.It triggers an event if 5 consecutive RTT measurements exceed 100 ms.
- C.It triggers an event if the RTT exceeds 100 ms for 5 seconds.
- D.It triggers an event if the RTT exceeds 100 ms and then repeats 5 times.
Why B: 'threshold-type xof 5' means the trigger will occur if 5 consecutive RTT measurements exceed the threshold value of 100 ms. This helps avoid false triggers from transient spikes.
Variation 4. Review this IP SLA configuration on Router R1: ip sla 6 icmp-echo 10.6.6.6 frequency 10 ip sla schedule 6 life forever start-time now ip sla reaction-configuration 6 react timeout threshold-type immediate action-type triggerOnly Which statement is true about the 'threshold-type immediate' parameter?
medium- ✓ A.It triggers an event immediately when a timeout occurs.
- B.It triggers an event after a delay of 10 seconds.
- C.It triggers an event only if the timeout persists for 5 consecutive probes.
- D.It triggers an event only if the timeout occurs within the first 10 seconds.
Why A: 'threshold-type immediate' means the trigger fires as soon as the condition (timeout) occurs, without waiting for multiple occurrences.
Last reviewed: Jun 18, 2026
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