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300-410 Practice Question: Examine this IP SLA configuration on router R5:…

Examine this IP SLA configuration on router R5:

ip sla 50

icmp-echo 10.20.20.1 source-ip 192.168.10.1 frequency 10

ip sla schedule 50 life forever start-time now

What is the effect of this configuration?

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

✓

It will continuously monitor reachability to 10.20.20.1 from source 192.168.10.1.

The configuration creates an IP SLA operation that sends ICMP echo probes to 10.20.20.1 every 10 seconds, using source IP 192.168.10.1. It starts immediately and runs forever.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

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

  • ✓

    It will continuously monitor reachability to 10.20.20.1 from source 192.168.10.1.

    Why this is correct

    This is the standard behavior of icmp-echo IP SLA.

  • ✗

    It will stop after 10 successful replies.

    Why it's wrong here

    The life forever ensures it runs indefinitely.

  • ✗

    It will measure jitter between the two IPs.

    Why it's wrong here

    Jitter requires udp-jitter operation.

  • ✗

    It will only work if 10.20.20.1 is directly connected.

    Why it's wrong here

    It works across routed networks.

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