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The correct order for verifying Policy-Based Routing (PBR) operational state begins with validating the route map sequence and match conditions, as this step confirms that traffic is actually being matched and acted upon. This is the final verification because earlier steps—such as confirming PBR is enabled on the interface, viewing route map statistics and hit counts, examining set actions and next-hop status, and using `show ip policy` to confirm the policy map—build a chain of evidence that leads to the route map itself. On the Cisco CCNP ENARSI 300-410 exam, this drag-and-drop task tests your ability to logically sequence troubleshooting steps, a common scenario where candidates mistakenly place route-map validation first. A frequent trap is assuming hit counts alone prove correct forwarding; you must also verify that the sequence and match conditions are properly ordered and not overridden by a later sequence. Remember the mnemonic **I-S-E-S-V**: Interface check, Statistics, Examine next-hop, Show policy, Validate route-map.

300-410 Policy-Based Routing (PBR) Practice Question

This 300-410 practice question tests your understanding of policy-based routing (pbr). Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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.

Drag and drop the steps to verify and validate Policy-Based Routing (PBR) operational state into the correct order, from first to last.

Clue words in this question

Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.

Clue: "first"
Why it matters: Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.

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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

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Check interface for PBR enablement (show ip policy)

First, check if PBR is enabled on the interface. Then view the route map statistics and hit counts. Examine the set actions and next-hop status. Use 'show ip policy' to confirm policy map. Finally, use 'show route-map' to validate sequence and matches.

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

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.

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.

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What does this 300-410 question test?

Policy-Based Routing (PBR) — This question tests Policy-Based Routing (PBR) — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Check interface for PBR enablement (show ip policy) — First, check if PBR is enabled on the interface. Then view the route map statistics and hit counts. Examine the set actions and next-hop status. Use 'show ip policy' to confirm policy map. Finally, use 'show route-map' to validate sequence and matches.

What should I do if I get this 300-410 question wrong?

Are there clue words in this question I should notice?

Yes — watch for: "first". Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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Same concept, more angles

2 more ways this is tested on 300-410

These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.

Variation 1. A network engineer runs the following command to troubleshoot a Policy-Based Routing (PBR) issue: R1# show route-map PBR-MAP route-map PBR-MAP, permit, sequence 10 Match clauses: ip address (access-lists): 101 Set clauses: ip next-hop 10.1.1.2 Policy routing matches: 50 packets, 6000 bytes What does this output indicate?

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✓ A.PBR is successfully forwarding matching traffic to 10.1.1.2.
B.The next-hop 10.1.1.2 is not reachable.
C.The ACL 101 is misconfigured.
D.PBR is not applied to any interface.

Why A: The output shows that 50 packets have matched the route-map and have been policy-routed to next-hop 10.1.1.2. This indicates PBR is working.

Variation 2. A network engineer runs the following command to troubleshoot a Policy-Based Routing (PBR) issue: R1# show ip policy Interface Route-map FastEthernet0/0 PBR-MAP Serial0/0 PBR-MAP What does this output indicate?

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✓ A.The same route-map is applied to multiple interfaces, which may lead to unintended policy routing.
B.PBR is applied globally.
C.The route-map PBR-MAP is misconfigured.
D.PBR is only active on FastEthernet0/0.

Why A: The output shows that the same route-map PBR-MAP is applied to both FastEthernet0/0 and Serial0/0. This could cause unexpected behavior if the route-map uses interface-specific conditions.

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