- A
show logging
This command shows the logging status, including destinations such as buffer, console, monitor, and syslog servers.
- B
show running-config | include logging
This filters the running configuration to show all logging commands.
- C
show log
Why wrong: This is not a valid Cisco IOS command; the correct command is 'show logging'.
- D
show syslog
Why wrong: This is not a valid Cisco IOS command; syslog servers are shown in 'show logging'.
- E
show debug
Why wrong: This command shows debugging status, not logging destinations.
Question 176 of 2,152
How to Verify Logging Destinations 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 configured logging destinations on a Cisco IOS-XE device? (Choose TWO.)
Quick Answer
The answer is show logging and show running-config | include logging. These two commands are the definitive methods to verify configured logging destinations on a Cisco IOS-XE device because show logging displays the current operational logging state, including all enabled destinations such as the console, monitor, buffer, and syslog server addresses, while show running-config | include logging filters the active configuration to reveal only the logging-related lines, confirming which destinations are permanently configured. On the Cisco CCNP ENARSI 300-410 exam, this tests your ability to distinguish between operational verification and configuration verification, a common trap being that show logging shows both active and buffered data but does not always display every configured destination if logging is disabled, whereas the filtered running-config provides the definitive configuration snapshot. A reliable memory tip is to remember that “logging” is the keyword for both commands: one shows the live log status, the other shows the config lines, so when verifying destinations, always pair the live view with the config filter.
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 logging
The 'show logging' command displays the current state of logging, including configured logging destinations such as console, monitor, buffer, and syslog server addresses. The 'show running-config | include logging' command filters the running configuration to show only lines containing 'logging', which explicitly lists all logging destination configurations, including server IPs and logging levels. Both commands are valid for verifying configured logging destinations on Cisco IOS-XE devices.
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 logging
Why this is correct
This command shows the logging status, including destinations such as buffer, console, monitor, and syslog servers.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
show running-config | include logging
Why this is correct
This filters the running configuration to show all logging commands.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
show log
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid Cisco IOS command; the correct command is 'show logging'.
- ✗
show syslog
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid Cisco IOS command; syslog servers are shown in 'show logging'.
- ✗
show debug
Why it's wrong here
This command shows debugging status, not logging destinations.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the distinction between 'show logging' and 'show log' to catch candidates who assume a generic 'log' command exists, or confuses 'show debug' with logging destination verification.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
This is not a valid Cisco IOS command; the correct command is 'show logging'.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Cisco IOS-XE uses the syslog protocol (RFC 5424) for logging, with messages categorized by facility and severity levels (0-7). The 'show logging' command not only shows destinations but also the logging buffer size, timestamp settings, and the number of messages logged per facility, which is critical for troubleshooting. In real-world scenarios, verifying logging destinations ensures that critical events (e.g., interface flaps, OSPF neighbor changes) are sent to a central syslog server for compliance and monitoring.
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.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
- →
Device Management — study guide chapter
Learn the concepts, then practise the questions
- →
Device Management practice questions
Targeted practice on this topic area only
- →
All 300-410 questions
2,152 questions across all exam domains
- →
Cisco CCNP ENARSI 300-410 study guide
Full concept coverage aligned to exam objectives
- →
300-410 practice test guide
How to use practice tests most effectively before exam day
Related practice questions
Related 300-410 practice-question pages
Use these pages to review the topic behind this question. This is how one missed question becomes focused revision.
Layer 3 Technologies practice questions
Practise 300-410 questions linked to Layer 3 Technologies.
EIGRP Troubleshooting practice questions
Practise 300-410 questions linked to EIGRP Troubleshooting.
OSPF Troubleshooting (v2/v3) practice questions
Practise 300-410 questions linked to OSPF Troubleshooting (v2/v3).
BGP Troubleshooting practice questions
Practise 300-410 questions linked to BGP Troubleshooting.
Route Redistribution practice questions
Practise 300-410 questions linked to Route Redistribution.
Policy-Based Routing (PBR) practice questions
Practise 300-410 questions linked to Policy-Based Routing (PBR).
VRF-Lite practice questions
Practise 300-410 questions linked to VRF-Lite.
Route Maps and Route Filtering practice questions
Practise 300-410 questions linked to Route Maps and Route Filtering.
Administrative Distance practice questions
Practise 300-410 questions linked to Administrative Distance.
Route Summarization practice questions
Practise 300-410 questions linked to Route Summarization.
Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD) practice questions
Practise 300-410 questions linked to Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD).
VPN Technologies practice questions
Practise 300-410 questions linked to VPN Technologies.
Practice this exam
Start a free 300-410 practice session
Short sessions build daily habit. Longer sessions build exam-day stamina. Try a timed session to simulate real conditions.
FAQ
Questions learners often ask
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 logging — The 'show logging' command displays the current state of logging, including configured logging destinations such as console, monitor, buffer, and syslog server addresses. The 'show running-config | include logging' command filters the running configuration to show only lines containing 'logging', which explicitly lists all logging destination configurations, including server IPs and logging levels. Both commands are valid for verifying configured logging destinations on Cisco IOS-XE devices.
What should I do if I get this 300-410 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
About these practice questions
Courseiva creates original exam-style practice questions with explanations and wrong-answer analysis. It does not publish real exam questions, exam dumps, or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
Keep practising
More 300-410 practice questions
- Drag and drop the steps to negotiate an IKEv2 IPsec site-to-site tunnel into the correct order, from first to last.
- Drag and drop the steps to troubleshoot an IPsec site-to-site VPN adjacency failure into the correct order, from first t…
- Drag and drop the steps to verify and validate the operational state of an IPsec site-to-site VPN into the correct order…
- Consider the following configuration snippet: ip cef ! interface GigabitEthernet0/0 ip address 10.0.0.1 255.255.255.25…
- A router is configured with 'logging host 10.1.1.100' and 'logging trap informational'. The engineer notices that syslog…
- Drag and drop the steps to configure a GRE tunnel for IPv6 over IPv4 into the correct order, from first to last.
Last reviewed: Jul 4, 2026
This 300-410 practice question is part of Courseiva's free Cisco certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the 300-410 exam.
Question Discussion
Share a tip, memory trick, or ask about the reasoning behind this question. Do not post real exam questions, leaked content, braindumps, or copyrighted exam material. Comments are moderated and may be removed without notice.
Sign in to join the discussion.