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300-410 Practice Question: Which TWO commands would a network engineer use…
Which TWO commands would a network engineer use to verify NetFlow data export and flow monitor statistics on a Cisco IOS-XE router? (Choose TWO.)
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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 flow monitor name FLOW-MON cache
The 'show flow monitor name <name> cache' command displays detailed flow cache entries for a specific Flexible NetFlow monitor, including packet/byte counts and timestamps. The 'show ip cache flow' command is the traditional way to verify NetFlow statistics and export status. Option C ('show ip flow export') is plausible but shows only export parameters, not cache data. Option D is a debug command not used for verification. Option E is for SNMP, not NetFlow.
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 flow monitor name FLOW-MON cache
Why this is correct
Displays the flow cache entries for a specific Flexible NetFlow monitor, including key fields and counters.
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show ip cache flow
Why this is correct
Shows traditional NetFlow cache statistics and export status, including flow counts and export destination.
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show ip flow export
Why it's wrong here
Displays export configuration details (e.g., destination IP, UDP port) but does not show cache or flow data.
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debug ip flow export
Why it's wrong here
This is a debug command used for troubleshooting export issues, not for routine verification.
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show snmp mib ifmib ifindex
Why it's wrong here
This command shows SNMP interface indices, unrelated to NetFlow verification.
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