350-401 Network Assurance Practice Question
A network administrator is using Cisco DNA Center Assurance to monitor a campus network. The administrator notices that a particular client device is experiencing poor performance. The administrator wants to see detailed information about the client's connectivity, including the path taken through the network and any issues encountered. Which Cisco DNA Center Assurance feature should the administrator use?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse Path Trace with Client 360; Path Trace is for on-demand path simulation, while Client 360 provides ongoing client monitoring.
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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Client 360
Client 360 in Cisco DNA Center Assurance offers a detailed, client-centric view that includes onboarding, connectivity, and application experience. It displays the network path taken by the client and any issues encountered, such as authentication failures or roaming problems. This makes it the appropriate feature for troubleshooting a specific client's performance.
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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Application Health dashboard
Why it's wrong here
Application Health focuses on application performance and usage across the network, not on individual client connectivity. It can show which applications are used and their response times, but it does not detail the network path for a specific client. For client-specific path and connectivity issues, Client 360 is required.
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Path Trace
Why it's wrong here
Path Trace is a tool that simulates a path between two endpoints and shows the forwarding path, including ACL and QoS information. While it can be used for troubleshooting, it is not specifically designed for per-client historical analysis. Client 360 provides ongoing monitoring and detailed client-specific data, including path and issues over time.
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Network Health dashboard
Why it's wrong here
The Network Health dashboard provides an overall view of network device and link health, but it does not offer per-client path analysis. It aggregates data at the network level, not for individual clients. To troubleshoot a specific client's connectivity, a more granular tool is needed, such as the Client 360 view.
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Client 360
Why this is correct
Client 360 provides a comprehensive view of a specific client's experience, including onboarding, connectivity, and application performance. It shows the path taken through the network, including switches and access points, and highlights issues like onboarding failures or poor signal quality. This is the ideal tool for troubleshooting individual client performance.
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Key term
Cisco DNA Center
A centralized network management and automation platform from Cisco that provides intent-based networking for easier configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Cisco devices.
Key term
Cisco DNA Center Assurance
Cisco DNA Center Assurance is a network monitoring and analytics tool within Cisco's DNA Center platform that provides real-time visibility, proactive alerts, and historical insights into network health, performance, and user experience.
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