This 350-601 practice question tests your understanding of storage network. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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.
Exhibit
switch# show zoneset active vsan 1
zoneset name ZS_1
zone name ZONE_A
member pwwn 10:00:00:00:c9:29:3b:21
member pwwn 20:00:00:00:c9:29:3b:aa
zone name ZONE_B
member pwwn 10:00:00:00:c9:29:3b:22
member pwwn 20:00:00:00:c9:29:3b:bb
zone name ZONE_C
member pwwn 10:00:00:00:c9:29:3b:23
Refer to the exhibit. A host with WWPN 10:00:00:00:c9:29:3b:23 can only see its own WWPN but not the target. What is the likely cause?
switch# show zoneset active vsan 1
zoneset name ZS_1
zone name ZONE_A
member pwwn 10:00:00:00:c9:29:3b:21
member pwwn 20:00:00:00:c9:29:3b:aa
zone name ZONE_B
member pwwn 10:00:00:00:c9:29:3b:22
member pwwn 20:00:00:00:c9:29:3b:bb
zone name ZONE_C
member pwwn 10:00:00:00:c9:29:3b:23
A
The host is in a different VSAN.
Why wrong: The command was for VSAN 1, so the host is in VSAN 1.
B
The target is missing from the zone.
Zone_C has no target member, so the host cannot access any storage.
C
The zoneset is not the full zoneset.
Why wrong: The output shows the active zoneset; it is the full set.
D
The host's FLOGI is rejected.
Why wrong: If the host can see its own WWPN, it has logged in successfully.
E
The zone is not activated.
Why wrong: Zone_C is listed under the active zoneset, so it is activated.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The target is missing from the zone.
Option A is correct. Zone_C contains only the initiator (10:00:00:00:c9:29:3b:23) and no target members, so the host cannot communicate with any storage. Option B is incorrect; the zoneset is active and named ZS_1. Option C is incorrect; all devices are in VSAN 1 per the command. Option D is incorrect; the zone is listed in the active zoneset. Option E is incorrect; there is no indication of FLOGI failure.
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 host is in a different VSAN.
Why it's wrong here
The command was for VSAN 1, so the host is in VSAN 1.
✓
The target is missing from the zone.
Why this is correct
Zone_C has no target member, so the host cannot access any storage.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
The zoneset is not the full zoneset.
Why it's wrong here
The output shows the active zoneset; it is the full set.
✗
The host's FLOGI is rejected.
Why it's wrong here
If the host can see its own WWPN, it has logged in successfully.
✗
The zone is not activated.
Why it's wrong here
Zone_C is listed under the active zoneset, so it is activated.
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.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
The command was for VSAN 1, so the host is in VSAN 1.
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 350-601 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.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which 350-601 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.
Storage Network — This question tests Storage Network — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The target is missing from the zone. — Option A is correct. Zone_C contains only the initiator (10:00:00:00:c9:29:3b:23) and no target members, so the host cannot communicate with any storage. Option B is incorrect; the zoneset is active and named ZS_1. Option C is incorrect; all devices are in VSAN 1 per the command. Option D is incorrect; the zone is listed in the active zoneset. Option E is incorrect; there is no indication of FLOGI failure.
What should I do if I get this 350-601 question wrong?
Identify which 350-601 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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