- A
The SNMPv3 user 'admin' must also specify an engine ID for the router.
Why wrong: The engine ID is optional; if not specified, the router uses its default engine ID.
- B
The view 'ADMINVIEW' includes the entire ISO tree, which might be too permissive for a restricted write view.
Using 'iso included' includes all OIDs under the ISO subtree, which is essentially the entire MIB. This could be a security concern if a restricted view was intended.
- C
The privacy password 'cisco456' must be at least 8 characters long.
Why wrong: Cisco IOS does not enforce a minimum length for SNMPv3 passwords, though best practices recommend longer passwords.
- D
The group 'ADMIN' must be configured with a read view to allow SNMP get operations.
Why wrong: The group is configured with 'write ADMINVIEW', which implies read access to that view as well. However, if only write is specified, read access is not automatically granted; a separate read view is needed. This is a subtle misconfiguration.
CCNP SNMP and Syslog Practice Question
This 350-401 practice question tests your understanding of snmp and syslog. 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.
Given the following SNMPv3 configuration on a Cisco IOS-XE router:
snmp-server group ADMIN v3 priv write ADMINVIEW snmp-server user admin ADMIN v3 auth sha cisco123 priv aes 128 cisco456 snmp-server view ADMINVIEW iso included
What is missing or incorrect in this configuration?
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
The view 'ADMINVIEW' includes the entire ISO tree, which might be too permissive for a restricted write view.
The SNMPv3 user 'admin' is configured with authentication (SHA) and privacy (AES 128), and the group 'ADMIN' is set with write access to view 'ADMINVIEW'. However, the view 'ADMINVIEW' only includes the 'iso' subtree, which is too broad and may not be appropriate for a restricted view. Additionally, the configuration lacks an 'snmp-server host' command to send traps or informs, but that is not strictly required for SNMP access.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The SNMPv3 user 'admin' must also specify an engine ID for the router.
Why it's wrong here
The engine ID is optional; if not specified, the router uses its default engine ID.
- ✓
The view 'ADMINVIEW' includes the entire ISO tree, which might be too permissive for a restricted write view.
Why this is correct
Using 'iso included' includes all OIDs under the ISO subtree, which is essentially the entire MIB. This could be a security concern if a restricted view was intended.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
The privacy password 'cisco456' must be at least 8 characters long.
Why it's wrong here
Cisco IOS does not enforce a minimum length for SNMPv3 passwords, though best practices recommend longer passwords.
- ✗
The group 'ADMIN' must be configured with a read view to allow SNMP get operations.
Why it's wrong here
The group is configured with 'write ADMINVIEW', which implies read access to that view as well. However, if only write is specified, read access is not automatically granted; a separate read view is needed. This is a subtle misconfiguration.
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.
Detailed technical explanation
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.
Real-world example
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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What does this 350-401 question test?
SNMP and Syslog — This question tests SNMP and Syslog — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The view 'ADMINVIEW' includes the entire ISO tree, which might be too permissive for a restricted write view. — The SNMPv3 user 'admin' is configured with authentication (SHA) and privacy (AES 128), and the group 'ADMIN' is set with write access to view 'ADMINVIEW'. However, the view 'ADMINVIEW' only includes the 'iso' subtree, which is too broad and may not be appropriate for a restricted view. Additionally, the configuration lacks an 'snmp-server host' command to send traps or informs, but that is not strictly required for SNMP access.
What should I do if I get this 350-401 question wrong?
Identify which 350-401 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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