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300-410 Practice Question: The default retransmission timeout for SNMP…
What is the default retransmission timeout for SNMP informs on a Cisco IOS device?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between default timeouts for SNMP informs (30 seconds) versus SNMP get/set requests (5 seconds), leading candidates to mistakenly choose 5 seconds.
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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30 seconds
The default retransmission timeout for SNMP informs on Cisco IOS devices is 30 seconds, as specified by the Cisco SNMP configuration. This timeout controls how long the device waits for an acknowledgment (inform response) before retransmitting the inform request. Option B is correct because Cisco IOS uses a default timeout of 30 seconds for inform operations, which is distinct from the 5-second default for SNMP get/set requests.
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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5 seconds
Why it's wrong here
5 seconds is too short; the default is 30 seconds.
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30 seconds
Why this is correct
Cisco IOS defaults to a 30-second timeout for inform acknowledgments.
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60 seconds
Why it's wrong here
60 seconds is not the default; it can be configured but is not default.
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10 seconds
Why it's wrong here
10 seconds is not the default; the default is 30 seconds.
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