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300-410 Practice Question: Snmp-server community public RO\nsnmp-server…
snmp-server community public RO\nsnmp-server community private RW\nsnmp-server location DataCenter\nsnmp-server contact admin@example.com
What is the effect of this configuration?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between SNMP versions by hiding the version keyword; candidates assume SNMPv3 is in use when they see 'community', but community strings are exclusive to SNMPv1/v2c.
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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SNMPv2c is enabled with read-only community 'public' and read-write community 'private'.
The configuration uses SNMPv2c community strings 'public' (read-only) and 'private' (read-write), which are plain-text authentication mechanisms. SNMPv2c is enabled by default when community strings are configured, and the 'RO' and 'RW' keywords explicitly define the access levels. This matches option B exactly.
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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SNMPv3 is enabled with authentication.
Why it's wrong here
No SNMPv3 configuration is present; only community strings for SNMPv2c are configured.
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SNMPv2c is enabled with read-only community 'public' and read-write community 'private'.
Why this is correct
The 'snmp-server community' commands define SNMPv2c community strings with specified access levels.
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Only read-only access is allowed using the 'private' community.
Why it's wrong here
The 'private' community is configured with read-write access.
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SNMP traps are enabled to the location DataCenter.
Why it's wrong here
The 'snmp-server location' command only sets a descriptive string, it does not enable traps.
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