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Embedded Event Manager (EEM) →mediumMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

Quick Answer

The answer is that the applet will copy the running configuration to the TFTP server every 24 hours. This is correct because the EEM watchdog timer event is configured with a time value of 86400 seconds, which is exactly 24 hours, and the action statements execute the copy command each time the timer expires. On the Cisco CCNP ENARSI 300-410 exam, this configuration tests your understanding of EEM applet event triggers and the syntax for periodic automation tasks; a common trap is confusing the watchdog timer with a countdown timer or assuming the applet runs only once. Remember that the watchdog timer is a recurring interval timer—it resets and fires again after each specified period, making it ideal for scheduled backups. A helpful memory tip is to think of the watchdog as a persistent guard that barks at the same time every day, not just once.

300-410 Embedded Event Manager (EEM) Practice Question

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.

Examine the following EEM applet configuration:

!--- event manager applet BACKUP_CONFIG event timer watchdog time 86400 action 1.0 cli command "enable" action 2.0 cli command "copy running-config tftp://192.168.1.100/backup.cfg" !---

What is the effect of this configuration?

Question 1mediummultiple choice

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A
The applet will copy the running configuration to the TFTP server every 24 hours.
Correct. The watchdog timer triggers the applet every 86400 seconds, and the CLI command copies the running config to the TFTP server.
B
The applet will copy the startup configuration instead of the running configuration.
Why wrong: Incorrect. The command 'copy running-config' copies the running configuration, not the startup configuration.
C
The applet will fail because the TFTP server IP address is not reachable.
Why wrong: Incorrect. The configuration is valid; reachability is a runtime issue, not a configuration error.
D
The applet will only trigger once because the watchdog timer is a one-shot timer.
Why wrong: Incorrect. The watchdog timer by default repeats; to make it one-shot, the 'repeat' keyword must be set to 0.

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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

✓

The applet will copy the running configuration to the TFTP server every 24 hours.

The applet uses a watchdog timer event that triggers every 86400 seconds (24 hours). When triggered, it copies the running configuration to a TFTP server. This is a valid configuration for periodic backup.

Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

✓
The applet will copy the running configuration to the TFTP server every 24 hours.
Why this is correct
Correct. The watchdog timer triggers the applet every 86400 seconds, and the CLI command copies the running config to the TFTP server.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
The applet will copy the startup configuration instead of the running configuration.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The command 'copy running-config' copies the running configuration, not the startup configuration.
✗
The applet will fail because the TFTP server IP address is not reachable.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The configuration is valid; reachability is a runtime issue, not a configuration error.
✗
The applet will only trigger once because the watchdog timer is a one-shot timer.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The watchdog timer by default repeats; to make it one-shot, the 'repeat' keyword must be set to 0.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

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

Keyword trap
Incorrect. The watchdog timer by default repeats; to make it one-shot, the 'repeat' keyword must be set to 0.
Command / output trap
Incorrect. The command 'copy running-config' copies the running configuration, not the startup configuration.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

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.

KKey Concepts to Remember

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.

TExam Day Tips

Underline the problem statement mentally.
Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.

Key takeaway

Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Real-world example

How this comes up in practice

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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What does this 300-410 question test?

Embedded Event Manager (EEM) — This question tests Embedded Event Manager (EEM) — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: The applet will copy the running configuration to the TFTP server every 24 hours. — The applet uses a watchdog timer event that triggers every 86400 seconds (24 hours). When triggered, it copies the running configuration to a TFTP server. This is a valid configuration for periodic backup.

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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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