200-901 Cisco Platforms and Development Practice Question
Which three actions can an EEM applet perform when triggered? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between EEM's built-in actions and actions that require a CLI command to achieve, such as creating a VLAN, which is not a direct EEM action but must be done via a CLI command.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Execute a CLI command
EEM (Embedded Event Manager) applets can execute CLI commands when triggered by an event. This allows automation of operational tasks such as configuration changes or troubleshooting commands without manual intervention.
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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Modify a YANG data model
Why it's wrong here
EEM cannot directly modify YANG models.
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Execute a CLI command
Why this is correct
Action cli command runs a command.
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Send a syslog message
Why this is correct
Action syslog msg logs a message.
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Set a variable
Why this is correct
Action set command sets variables.
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Create a new VLAN
Why it's wrong here
EEM can execute CLI to create VLAN, but it's not a built-in action; it's via CLI.
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