350-501 MPLS and Segment Routing Practice Question
Which TWO commands are most effective to verify that an SR-TE policy is active and forwarding traffic? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between configuration verification (e.g., segment-lists) and operational/forwarding verification, leading candidates to choose 'show segment-routing traffic-eng segment-list' (which only shows configured lists) instead of the policy state or forwarding table commands.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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show segment-routing traffic-eng policy
The 'show segment-routing traffic-eng policy' command displays the operational state of SR-TE policies, including whether the policy is 'up' and actively forwarding traffic. It shows the candidate path, binding SID, and forwarding status, making it the primary verification command for SR-TE policy activity.
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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show segment-routing traffic-eng policy
Why this is correct
Shows the SR-TE policies, their state (active/inactive), and candidate paths.
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show isis database verbose
Why it's wrong here
Shows IGP segment routing information, not SR-TE policy status.
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show mpls forwarding-table labels
Why this is correct
Displays MPLS forwarding entries; the presence of the SR-TE label indicates the policy is installed and forwarding.
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show segment-routing traffic-eng segment-list
Why it's wrong here
Shows the configured segment lists but not whether the policy is active and forwarding.
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show bgp labels
Why it's wrong here
Shows BGP labels, not SR-TE policy forwarding.
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