- A
Syslog messages with severity 'debugging' (level 7) will be displayed on the console.
Why wrong: The 'logging console warnings' command sets the console logging level to warnings (level 4), so debugging messages (level 7) are not displayed.
- B
The router will store up to 4096 syslog messages in the internal buffer, but only those with severity 'warnings' or higher.
The 'logging buffered 4096 warnings' command allocates a buffer of 4096 bytes (not messages) and logs messages with severity 0-4. The buffer size is in bytes, but the statement is essentially correct about severity filtering.
- C
Syslog messages will be sent to a remote syslog server using the 'trap' facility.
Why wrong: The 'logging trap warnings' command sets the severity for remote logging, but no 'logging host' command is present, so no messages are sent to a remote server.
- D
The 'monitor' destination refers to logging to the console line.
Why wrong: The 'monitor' destination is for terminal lines (VTY), not the console. Console is a separate destination.
Quick Answer
The answer is that the router will store up to 4096 syslog messages in the internal buffer, but only those with severity 'warnings' or higher. This is correct because the 'logging buffered 4096 warnings' command sets the buffer size to 4096 messages while applying a severity filter of level 4 (warnings), meaning only messages from emergency (0) through warnings (4) are captured, and the same severity threshold is applied consistently across the console, monitor, and trap destinations. On the ENCOR 350-401 exam, this question tests your understanding of syslog severity configuration for multiple destinations, specifically that each logging command independently filters messages by severity level, and a common trap is assuming the buffer stores all messages regardless of the severity keyword. Remember the mnemonic "Every Cisco Technician Must Watch" for severity levels 0-7 (Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notice, Informational, Debug), and note that 'warnings' at level 4 excludes levels 5-7, so debug messages will never appear in any of these destinations.
350-401 SNMP and Syslog Practice Question
This 350-401 practice question tests your understanding of snmp and syslog. 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 following syslog configuration on a Cisco IOS-XE router:
logging buffered 4096 warnings logging console warnings logging monitor warnings logging trap warnings
Which statement is true?
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
The router will store up to 4096 syslog messages in the internal buffer, but only those with severity 'warnings' or higher.
All four logging destinations (buffer, console, monitor, trap) are set to severity level 'warnings' (level 4). This means only messages with severity 0-4 are logged to each destination.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Syslog messages with severity 'debugging' (level 7) will be displayed on the console.
Why it's wrong here
The 'logging console warnings' command sets the console logging level to warnings (level 4), so debugging messages (level 7) are not displayed.
- ✓
The router will store up to 4096 syslog messages in the internal buffer, but only those with severity 'warnings' or higher.
Why this is correct
The 'logging buffered 4096 warnings' command allocates a buffer of 4096 bytes (not messages) and logs messages with severity 0-4. The buffer size is in bytes, but the statement is essentially correct about severity filtering.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- ✗
Syslog messages will be sent to a remote syslog server using the 'trap' facility.
Why it's wrong here
The 'logging trap warnings' command sets the severity for remote logging, but no 'logging host' command is present, so no messages are sent to a remote server.
- ✗
The 'monitor' destination refers to logging to the console line.
Why it's wrong here
The 'monitor' destination is for terminal lines (VTY), not the console. Console is a separate destination.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
The 'logging console warnings' command sets the console logging level to warnings (level 4), so debugging messages (level 7) are not displayed.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.
What to study next
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What does this 350-401 question test?
SNMP and Syslog — This question tests SNMP and Syslog — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The router will store up to 4096 syslog messages in the internal buffer, but only those with severity 'warnings' or higher. — All four logging destinations (buffer, console, monitor, trap) are set to severity level 'warnings' (level 4). This means only messages with severity 0-4 are logged to each destination.
What should I do if I get this 350-401 question wrong?
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related 350-401 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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