- A
The IP SLA operation has failed 100 times.
Why wrong: Number of failures is 0.
- B
The IP SLA operation is successful and has a low RTT.
100 successes and 10 ms RTT indicate good performance.
- C
The IP SLA operation is not configured correctly.
Why wrong: The statistics show normal operation.
- D
The IP SLA operation is about to expire.
Why wrong: Time to live is 3000, which is sufficient.
Question 233 of 2,152
IP SLA Operation Verification
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.
A network engineer runs the following command on Router R1:
R1# show ip sla statistics
IPSLAs Latest Statistics:
Round Trip Time (RTT) for Index 1 Latest RTT: 10 ms Latest RTT (milliseconds): 10 Number of successes: 100 Number of failures: 0 Operation time to live: 3000 Operation frequency: 60 seconds Next operation start time: 00:00:45
Based on this output, what is the status of the IP SLA operation?
Quick Answer
The correct answer is that the IP SLA operation is successful and has a low RTT. This conclusion is drawn directly from the show ip sla statistics output, which reports 100 successes and zero failures, combined with a latest round-trip time of just 10 milliseconds—indicating both reliability and low latency. In the context of the Cisco CCNP ENARSI 300-410 exam, IP SLA operation verification tests your ability to interpret real-time performance metrics and distinguish between a healthy probe and one experiencing timeouts or threshold violations. A common trap is to focus solely on the RTT value without checking the success-to-failure ratio; a single low RTT means nothing if the operation has frequent failures. Remember the memory tip: “Successes over failures tell the real story—RTT is just the cherry on top.”
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 IP SLA operation is successful and has a low RTT.
Option B is correct because the output shows 100 successes and 0 failures, with a latest RTT of 10 ms, indicating the IP SLA operation is functioning correctly and with low latency. The 'Number of successes: 100' confirms the operation has been consistently successful, and the low RTT value reflects good network performance.
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.
- ✗
The IP SLA operation has failed 100 times.
Why it's wrong here
Number of failures is 0.
- ✓
The IP SLA operation is successful and has a low RTT.
Why this is correct
100 successes and 10 ms RTT indicate good performance.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
The IP SLA operation is not configured correctly.
Why it's wrong here
The statistics show normal operation.
- ✗
The IP SLA operation is about to expire.
Why it's wrong here
Time to live is 3000, which is sufficient.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the misinterpretation of 'Number of successes' versus 'Number of failures', leading candidates to confuse the count of successes with failures, especially when the numbers are large.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
The statistics show normal operation.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
IP SLA (Service Level Agreement) uses probes like ICMP echo or UDP jitter to measure network performance metrics such as RTT, jitter, and packet loss. The 'Operation time to live' field defines how long the operation remains active after the last successful probe, and the 'Operation frequency' controls the interval between probes; in this case, the operation is stable with no failures, indicating a healthy path. In real-world scenarios, this output would be used to verify SLA compliance or troubleshoot intermittent connectivity issues.
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: The IP SLA operation is successful and has a low RTT. — Option B is correct because the output shows 100 successes and 0 failures, with a latest RTT of 10 ms, indicating the IP SLA operation is functioning correctly and with low latency. The 'Number of successes: 100' confirms the operation has been consistently successful, and the low RTT value reflects good network performance.
What should I do if I get this 300-410 question wrong?
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