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300-410 Practice Question: Runs the following command on Router R1: R1# show…
A network engineer runs the following command on Router R1:
R1# show snmp trap SNMP Trap: enabled
Trap receiver: 192.168.1.100 Community: PUBLIC Version: 2c UDP port: 162
Enable traps: snmp, interface, bgp
Trap receiver: 192.168.1.200 Community: PRIVATE Version: 2c UDP port: 162
Enable traps: snmp, ospf
Based on this output, which statement is correct?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that all trap receivers receive the same set of traps, but in reality, trap enablement can be configured per receiver, and the 'show snmp trap' output clearly shows which traps are enabled for each host.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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BGP traps will be sent to 192.168.1.100 but not to 192.168.1.200.
The output shows that traps are configured per receiver. The first receiver (192.168.1.100) has 'Enable traps: snmp, interface, bgp', while the second receiver (192.168.1.200) has 'Enable traps: snmp, ospf'. Since BGP is not listed for the second receiver, BGP traps will only be sent to 192.168.1.100, making option A correct.
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BGP traps will be sent to 192.168.1.100 but not to 192.168.1.200.
Why this is correct
The output lists bgp under the enable traps for receiver 192.168.1.100 only; receiver 192.168.1.200 enables snmp and ospf. Trap generation is filtered per receiver, so BGP traps reach the first host and never the second.
- ✗
Both receivers will receive OSPF traps.
Why it's wrong here
Only the 192.168.1.200 receiver has OSPF traps enabled in its trap configuration; the 192.168.1.100 receiver lists snmp, interface and bgp instead. Enabling OSPF traps globally is tempting, but per-receiver trap lists govern delivery, so 192.168.1.100 receives none.
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The traps are sent using SNMPv3.
Why it's wrong here
The output explicitly lists Version: 2c for both receivers, so traps leave R1 as SNMPv2c PDUs; SNMPv3 would show "Version: 3" with a username and security level. It tempts because v3 is the modern choice whenever authentication and encryption are required, but here no such requirement exists.
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Interface traps are sent to 192.168.1.200.
Why it's wrong here
Interface traps are enabled only for the 192.168.1.100 receiver, whose list includes interface; 192.168.1.200 enables snmp and ospf instead. Interface traps are commonly configured globally, but this output shows per-receiver enablement, so 192.168.1.200 never receives them.
Visual reference
Quick reference
Routing Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Metric | Max Hops | Algorithm | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIP v2 | Hop count | 15 | Bellman-Ford | Distance vector |
| OSPF | Cost (bandwidth) | Unlimited | Dijkstra (SPF) | Link state |
| EIGRP | Composite metric | Unlimited | DUAL | Hybrid |
| IS-IS | Cost | Unlimited | Dijkstra | Link state |
| BGP | Policy / attributes | Unlimited | Path vector | Path vector |
RIP's 15-hop limit makes it unsuitable for large networks. OSPF and EIGRP dominate modern enterprise deployments.
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