The correct answers are show vrf and show ip vrf interfaces. The show vrf command provides a high-level summary of all configured VRFs, displaying their route distinguisher and the interfaces bound to each VRF, while show ip vrf interfaces drills down to list each VRF along with its associated Layer 3 interfaces and their assigned IP addresses. On the Cisco CCNP ENARSI 300-410 exam, this pair of verification commands tests your ability to distinguish between configuration-level and operational-level VRF checks; a common trap is selecting show ip route vrf, which only reveals routing tables for a specific VRF, not the interface bindings. Remember that VRF-Lite relies on static or dynamic routing within each VRF instance, so verifying the correct interface-to-VRF mapping is critical before troubleshooting reachability. A useful memory tip: think of show vrf as the “big picture” of all VRFs and their interfaces, while show ip vrf interfaces gives you the “street-level” view with IP addresses attached.
300-410 VRF-Lite Practice Question
This 300-410 practice question tests your understanding of vrf-lite. 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.
Which TWO commands can be used to verify the VRF configuration and associated interfaces on a Cisco IOS-XE router running VRF-Lite? (Choose TWO.)
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 vrf
The 'show vrf' command displays a summary of all VRFs, including their RD and interfaces, while 'show ip vrf interfaces' lists each VRF with its associated interfaces and IP addresses. The other options are incorrect: 'show ip route vrf' shows the routing table for a specific VRF but not the interfaces, 'show running-config | section vrf' shows configuration but not operational status, and 'show ip interface brief' does not display VRF information.
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.
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show vrf
Why this is correct
Displays a summary of all VRFs, including route distinguisher and interface assignments.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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show ip vrf interfaces
Why this is correct
Lists each VRF with its associated interfaces and IP addresses, confirming interface-to-VRF binding.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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show ip route vrf <vrf-name>
Why it's wrong here
Shows the routing table for a specific VRF, not the interface-to-VRF mapping.
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show running-config | section vrf
Why it's wrong here
Displays the VRF configuration from the running config, but does not verify operational state or interface status.
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show ip interface brief
Why it's wrong here
Shows interface IP addresses and status, but does not include VRF association information.
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
Command / output trap
Shows the routing table for a specific VRF, not the interface-to-VRF mapping.
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.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this 300-410 question in full detail.
Identify which 300-410 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
VRF-Lite — This question tests VRF-Lite — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: show vrf — The 'show vrf' command displays a summary of all VRFs, including their RD and interfaces, while 'show ip vrf interfaces' lists each VRF with its associated interfaces and IP addresses. The other options are incorrect: 'show ip route vrf' shows the routing table for a specific VRF but not the interfaces, 'show running-config | section vrf' shows configuration but not operational status, and 'show ip interface brief' does not display VRF information.
What should I do if I get this 300-410 question wrong?
Identify which 300-410 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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