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350-401 Practice Question: Which two statements about IP SLA probe…
Which two statements about IP SLA probe scheduling and operation states are true? (Choose two.)
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The 'schedule' command with 'start-time now' causes the IP SLA operation to begin immediately.
IP SLA operations can be scheduled to start immediately or at a specific time, and they can run indefinitely or for a fixed duration. The 'life' parameter controls how long the operation runs. An operation in 'active' state is currently sending probes. The 'pending' state means the operation is configured but not yet scheduled. The 'life forever' command makes the operation run until manually stopped.
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The 'schedule' command with 'start-time now' causes the IP SLA operation to begin immediately.
Why this is correct
Correct because 'start-time now' starts the operation as soon as the command is entered.
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An IP SLA operation in the 'active' state indicates that the probe is currently being sent and responses are being collected.
Why this is correct
Correct because 'active' means the operation is running and sending probes.
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The 'life' parameter in the IP SLA configuration sets the frequency at which probes are sent.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because 'life' sets the total duration of the operation, while 'frequency' sets the probe interval.
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An IP SLA operation remains in the 'pending' state until the 'start-time' is reached, even if the configuration is complete.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because 'pending' indicates the operation is configured but not yet scheduled; once scheduled, it moves to 'active' or another state.
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The 'schedule' command with 'life forever' causes the operation to stop after a single probe.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because 'life forever' means the operation runs indefinitely, not stopping after one probe.
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