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200-201 Practice Question: An analyst needs to configure syslog to forward…
An analyst needs to configure syslog to forward logs from multiple network devices to a central SIEM. Which syslog severity level should be used to ensure security-relevant events are sent while minimizing bandwidth usage?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that higher severity (lower number) is always better for security, leading candidates to choose Emergency (Level 0) or Alert (Level 1), but the question explicitly asks to minimize bandwidth while ensuring security events are sent, so Warning (Level 4) is the optimal balance.
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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Level 4 (Warning)
(Level 4, Warning) is correct because it captures security-relevant events such as authentication failures, configuration changes, and interface errors while filtering out lower-severity informational and debug messages. This balances visibility of potential threats with minimal bandwidth consumption, as Warning-level logs are typically concise and less frequent than lower severity levels.
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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Level 0 (Emergency)
Why it's wrong here
Emergency messages are critical but rare, missing many security events.
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Level 7 (Debug)
Why it's wrong here
Debug generates excessive data and is not suitable for production.
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Level 6 (Informational)
Why it's wrong here
Informational includes high-volume normal operations, wasting bandwidth.
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Level 4 (Warning)
Why this is correct
Warning and above includes most security events while filtering noise.
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