- A
show snmp
This command displays the SNMP engine ID, community strings, and trap status.
- B
show snmp host
Why wrong: This command shows SNMP notification targets (trap/inform receivers), which is useful but not essential for general SNMP configuration verification. The question specifically asks for verification commands, and 'show snmp' and 'show snmp community' are more direct.
- C
show running-config | include snmp
Why wrong: While this can show SNMP configuration, it is not a dedicated verification command and may miss default values.
- D
show ip snmp
Why wrong: This is not a valid Cisco IOS command.
- E
show snmp community
Correct. This command displays configured SNMP community strings, including read-only, read-write, and access control lists, which is a key part of SNMP configuration verification.
How to Verify SNMP Configuration on Cisco IOS-XE Devices
This 300-410 practice question tests your understanding of device management. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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 TWO commands can be used to verify the SNMP configuration on a Cisco IOS-XE device? (Choose TWO.)
Quick Answer
The answer is show snmp and show snmp host. These two commands are correct because they directly reveal the core SNMP configuration elements on a Cisco IOS-XE device: show snmp displays the engine ID, community strings, and trap status, while show snmp host lists the specific trap receivers and their associated community strings. On the Cisco CCNP ENARSI 300-410 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between verification commands for SNMP versus unrelated protocols like NTP or logging; a common trap is confusing show snmp with show running-config | include snmp, which is not a verification command but a filtered configuration view. To lock in the answer, remember that SNMP verification commands always start with “show snmp” — if a command doesn’t begin with those two words, it’s likely wrong. A useful memory tip: “Hosts and stats” — show snmp host for receivers, show snmp for everything else.
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
show snmp
The 'show snmp' command displays overall SNMP engine status including enabled traps, version, and system contact/location. The 'show snmp community' command lists configured SNMP community strings and their access permissions. Both are standard Cisco IOS-XE commands for verifying SNMP configuration.
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.
- ✓
show snmp
Why this is correct
This command displays the SNMP engine ID, community strings, and trap status.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
show snmp host
Why it's wrong here
This command shows SNMP notification targets (trap/inform receivers), which is useful but not essential for general SNMP configuration verification. The question specifically asks for verification commands, and 'show snmp' and 'show snmp community' are more direct.
- ✗
show running-config | include snmp
Why it's wrong here
While this can show SNMP configuration, it is not a dedicated verification command and may miss default values.
- ✗
show ip snmp
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid Cisco IOS command.
- ✓
show snmp community
Why this is correct
Correct. This command displays configured SNMP community strings, including read-only, read-write, and access control lists, which is a key part of SNMP configuration verification.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap is that while 'show snmp host' is valid, the question expects the two most fundamental commands for SNMP configuration verification: 'show snmp' for engine status and 'show snmp community' for community settings.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
This command shows SNMP notification targets (trap/inform receivers), which is useful but not essential for general SNMP configuration verification. The question specifically asks for verification commands, and 'show snmp' and 'show snmp community' are more direct.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, SNMPv3 uses a security model based on users and groups rather than community strings, and 'show snmp' displays the engine ID, which is critical for SNMPv3 authentication and encryption. In real-world scenarios, verifying SNMP hosts with 'show snmp host' ensures that trap destinations are correctly configured, especially when troubleshooting missing alerts from network monitoring systems like SolarWinds or PRTG.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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 300-410 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 300-410 question test?
Device Management — This question tests Device Management — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: show snmp — The 'show snmp' command displays overall SNMP engine status including enabled traps, version, and system contact/location. The 'show snmp community' command lists configured SNMP community strings and their access permissions. Both are standard Cisco IOS-XE commands for verifying SNMP configuration.
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