300-710 SNCF Management And Troubleshooting Practice Question
You are troubleshooting high CPU utilization on an FTD device. Which tool should you use to identify which specific process (e.g., snort) is consuming the most resources?
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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show processes cpu-usage
The 'show cpu usage' command provides a breakdown of resource usage, and 'show processes cpu-usage' provides process-specific detail.
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 hardware utilization
Why it's wrong here
This command does not exist in the FTD CLI.
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show system resources
Why it's wrong here
This is a generic command that lacks per-process detail.
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show snort stats
Why it's wrong here
This shows Snort engine performance, not total device CPU.
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top
Why it's wrong here
While this is a Linux command, it is not the primary diagnostic tool in the FTD CLI.
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show processes cpu-usage
Why this is correct
This command identifies individual process CPU consumption.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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