Quick Answer
The answer is the event snmp type. When no interval is explicitly configured in an EEM applet, the event snmp command defaults to a polling interval of 60 seconds, as defined by the Cisco Embedded Event Manager architecture. This default ensures that SNMP object monitoring occurs at a consistent, moderate rate without overwhelming the device, but it can be overridden using the interval keyword for more granular control. On the Cisco CCNP ENARSI 300-410 exam, this concept tests your understanding of EEM event triggers and their default behaviors, often appearing in configuration or troubleshooting scenarios where a candidate must identify why an applet fires every 60 seconds. A common trap is confusing event snmp with event syslog or event timer, which have no default polling interval or use different defaults entirely. To remember this, think of the number 60 as the standard minute for SNMP polling—just like a minute has 60 seconds, event snmp waits 60 seconds by default.
This 300-410 practice question tests your understanding of embedded event manager (eem). This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.
Which EEM event type uses a default polling interval of 60 seconds when no interval is explicitly configured?
event syslog
Why wrong: Syslog events are triggered by incoming syslog messages, not polling.
event timer
Why wrong: Timer events require explicit configuration of countdown or absolute time.
event snmp
The default polling interval for SNMP events is 60 seconds.
event cli
Why wrong: CLI events are pattern-matched on command input, not polled.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
event snmp
The 'event snmp' type polls at a default interval of 60 seconds if the 'interval' keyword is omitted.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
event syslog
Why it's wrong here
Syslog events are triggered by incoming syslog messages, not polling.
event timer
Why it's wrong here
Timer events require explicit configuration of countdown or absolute time.
event snmp
Why this is correct
The default polling interval for SNMP events is 60 seconds.
Related concept
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event cli
Why it's wrong here
CLI events are pattern-matched on command input, not polled.
Common exam traps
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
CLI events are pattern-matched on command input, not polled.
Detailed technical explanation
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A practitioner preparing for the 300-410 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
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Embedded Event Manager (EEM) — This question tests Embedded Event Manager (EEM) — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: event snmp — The 'event snmp' type polls at a default interval of 60 seconds if the 'interval' keyword is omitted.
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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