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300-410 Practice Question: Which TWO configuration steps are required to use…
Which TWO configuration steps are required to use IP SLA for tracking an object in a routing protocol like EIGRP? (Choose TWO.)
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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Configure an IP SLA operation (e.g., icmp-echo).
To use IP SLA for routing protocol tracking, you must first configure an IP SLA operation (e.g., ICMP echo) and then create a tracking object that references the IP SLA operation. The tracking object is then used in the routing protocol configuration (e.g., 'track 1 ip sla 1 reachability'). Configuring a static route or a prefix-list is not required for tracking itself. The 'ip sla schedule' is needed to start the operation, but the question asks for steps to use it for tracking, so the tracking object and its reference are key.
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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Configure an IP SLA operation (e.g., icmp-echo).
Why this is correct
The IP SLA operation must be defined first to generate the probe data.
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Create a tracking object that references the IP SLA operation.
Why this is correct
The tracking object (e.g., 'track 1 ip sla 1 reachability') monitors the IP SLA state.
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Configure a static route pointing to the tracked interface.
Why it's wrong here
Static routes are not required for IP SLA tracking; tracking is used to influence routing decisions.
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Apply a prefix-list to filter routes based on the tracking object.
Why it's wrong here
Prefix-lists are not directly related to IP SLA tracking.
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Schedule the IP SLA operation with the 'ip sla schedule' command.
Why it's wrong here
While scheduling is necessary for the operation to run, the question asks for steps to use it for tracking, and the tracking object itself does not require scheduling the operation (though it must be running to be tracked). However, the two most direct steps are A and B.
Quick reference
Routing Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Metric | Max Hops | Algorithm | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIP v2 | Hop count | 15 | Bellman-Ford | Distance vector |
| OSPF | Cost (bandwidth) | Unlimited | Dijkstra (SPF) | Link state |
| EIGRP | Composite metric | Unlimited | DUAL | Hybrid |
| IS-IS | Cost | Unlimited | Dijkstra | Link state |
| BGP | Policy / attributes | Unlimited | Path vector | Path vector |
RIP's 15-hop limit makes it unsuitable for large networks. OSPF and EIGRP dominate modern enterprise deployments.
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BGP Prefix Filtering is the practice of controlling which network routes (prefixes) a router accepts or advertises to its BGP neighbors, preventing unwanted or harmful routes from spreading across the internet.
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