- A
Severity level 0 (emergencies) indicates the system is unusable.
Correct because level 0 is the highest severity and indicates a system-wide failure or emergency.
- B
Severity level 3 (errors) includes error conditions that still allow the system to function.
Correct because level 3 indicates error conditions that do not force a system shutdown but require attention.
- C
Severity level 5 (notifications) is used for normal but significant conditions, such as interface up/down.
Correct because level 5 is for significant events that are not errors, like interface state changes.
- D
Severity level 6 (informational) is used for debugging messages that are only useful during troubleshooting.
Why wrong: Incorrect because level 6 is for informational messages; debugging messages are level 7.
- E
The default logging console severity level on Cisco IOS is 3 (errors).
Why wrong: Incorrect because the default logging console severity level is 7 (debugging), meaning all messages up to level 7 are displayed.
Quick Answer
The correct answer is severity level 5 (notifications), which is used for normal but significant conditions like an interface going up or down. Syslog severity levels 0 through 7 form a critical-to-debugging scale, where level 0 (emergency) is the most severe and level 7 (debugging) is the least severe, meaning lower numbers indicate higher urgency. On the ENCOR 350-401 exam, this concept tests your understanding of syslog message filtering and default logging behavior—a common trap is confusing level 5 (notifications) with level 6 (informational), or assuming level 0 is the least critical. Remember that the logging console default is typically set to level 7, capturing all messages, but you can restrict it to higher-severity levels. A useful mnemonic is "Every Awesome Network Engineer Needs Information Daily," where the first letter of each word corresponds to levels 0 through 7: Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notification, Informational, Debugging.
350-401 SNMP and Syslog Practice Question
This 350-401 practice question tests your understanding of snmp and syslog. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
Which three statements about syslog message severity levels are correct? (Choose three.)
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
Severity level 0 (emergencies) indicates the system is unusable.
Syslog severity levels range from 0 (emergency) to 7 (debugging). The logging console default is usually level 7 (debugging) but can be changed. Level 3 (errors) includes error conditions that still allow the system to function. Level 5 (notifications) is for normal but significant conditions. Level 6 (informational) is for informational messages. Level 0 is the highest severity (most critical).
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.
- ✓
Severity level 0 (emergencies) indicates the system is unusable.
Why this is correct
Correct because level 0 is the highest severity and indicates a system-wide failure or emergency.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Severity level 3 (errors) includes error conditions that still allow the system to function.
Why this is correct
Correct because level 3 indicates error conditions that do not force a system shutdown but require attention.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Severity level 5 (notifications) is used for normal but significant conditions, such as interface up/down.
Why this is correct
Correct because level 5 is for significant events that are not errors, like interface state changes.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Severity level 6 (informational) is used for debugging messages that are only useful during troubleshooting.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because level 6 is for informational messages; debugging messages are level 7.
- ✗
The default logging console severity level on Cisco IOS is 3 (errors).
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because the default logging console severity level is 7 (debugging), meaning all messages up to level 7 are displayed.
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.
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.
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What does this 350-401 question test?
SNMP and Syslog — This question tests SNMP and Syslog — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Severity level 0 (emergencies) indicates the system is unusable. — Syslog severity levels range from 0 (emergency) to 7 (debugging). The logging console default is usually level 7 (debugging) but can be changed. Level 3 (errors) includes error conditions that still allow the system to function. Level 5 (notifications) is for normal but significant conditions. Level 6 (informational) is for informational messages. Level 0 is the highest severity (most critical).
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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.
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Variation 1. Which three statements about Syslog severity levels are true? (Choose three.)
easy- ✓ A.Severity level 0 (Emergency) indicates that the system is unusable.
- ✓ B.Severity level 5 (Notice) is a normal but significant condition.
- C.Severity level 6 (Informational) is used for informational messages that require immediate action.
- ✓ D.Severity level 7 (Debugging) is the lowest severity level.
- E.Severity level 4 (Warning) is more severe than level 3 (Error).
Why A: Syslog severity levels range from 0 (Emergency) to 7 (Debugging). Level 0 is the highest severity (most critical), and level 7 is the lowest. Level 5 (Notice) is normal but significant condition. Level 6 (Informational) is for informational messages. Level 4 (Warning) indicates a warning condition. Level 3 (Error) is for error conditions. Level 2 (Critical) is for critical conditions. Level 1 (Alert) requires immediate action. Level 0 (Emergency) means system is unusable.
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