This 350-401 practice question tests your understanding of netflow and telemetry. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Given the configuration:
flow monitor FM-1
exporter EXPORTER-1
record netflow ipv4 original-input
cache timeout active 60
cache timeout inactive 15
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What is the effect of the 'cache timeout active 60' command?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Flows that are active for more than 60 seconds are exported immediately and then removed from the cache.
The 'cache timeout active' command sets the maximum lifetime (in seconds) for an active flow in the cache. After 60 seconds, the flow is exported even if it is still ongoing. This prevents long-lived flows from being delayed indefinitely.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✓
Flows that are active for more than 60 seconds are exported immediately and then removed from the cache.
Why this is correct
When the active timeout expires, the flow is exported and a new cache entry is created for the continuation.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Flows that are inactive for 60 seconds are exported and removed from the cache.
Why it's wrong here
The inactive timeout (15 seconds) handles idle flows; the active timeout handles long-lived flows.
✗
The cache will hold a maximum of 60 active flows at any time.
Why it's wrong here
The 'cache timeout active' command does not limit the number of flows; it sets a timeout value.
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Flow records are sent to the exporter every 60 seconds.
Why it's wrong here
The exporter sends records based on the exporter configuration; the cache timeout affects when flows are aged out.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
The 'cache timeout active' command does not limit the number of flows; it sets a timeout value.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 350-401 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this 350-401 question in full detail.
Identify which 350-401 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
NetFlow and Telemetry — This question tests NetFlow and Telemetry — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Flows that are active for more than 60 seconds are exported immediately and then removed from the cache. — The 'cache timeout active' command sets the maximum lifetime (in seconds) for an active flow in the cache. After 60 seconds, the flow is exported even if it is still ongoing. This prevents long-lived flows from being delayed indefinitely.
What should I do if I get this 350-401 question wrong?
Identify which 350-401 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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