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Embedded Event Manager (EEM) →hardMultiple SelectObjective-mapped

EEM SNMP Trap Configuration

This 300-410 practice question tests your understanding of embedded event manager (eem). 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.

Which TWO configuration steps are required to enable an Embedded Event Manager (EEM) applet that sends an SNMP trap when a specific OID is polled? (Choose TWO.)

A
Configure 'event snmp oid 1.3.6.1.4.1.9.9.117.1.1.2.1.1 get-type exact' within the applet.
This defines the SNMP event trigger, specifying the OID to monitor and the type of access (exact match) that will fire the applet.
B
Ensure the 'snmp-server enable traps' command is configured globally.
SNMP must be enabled on the device for the EEM SNMP detector to function; otherwise, the event will not be recognized.
C
Configure 'event syslog pattern "SNMP"' to capture the SNMP poll.
Why wrong: This would trigger on a syslog message containing 'SNMP', not on an actual SNMP OID poll; it is not the correct way to monitor OID polling.
D
Configure an SNMP community string with read-write access inside the applet using 'action snmp-community'.
Why wrong: EEM does not require an SNMP community within the applet; SNMP communities are configured globally and are not part of EEM applet configuration.
E
Configure 'event cli command "snmpwalk" sync yes' to trigger on SNMP walks.
Why wrong: This would trigger on a CLI command 'snmpwalk' being entered, not on an actual SNMP OID poll; it is a different event type.

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Quick Answer

The answer is to ensure the 'snmp-server enable traps' command is configured globally. This is required because an EEM applet triggered by an SNMP OID poll relies on the device’s SNMP agent being active and authorized to send notifications; without this global command, the trap generated by the applet’s action will never be transmitted. The second step is configuring the 'event snmp oid' command within the applet itself, which defines the specific OID that, when polled, fires the event. On the Cisco CCNP ENARSI 300-410 exam, this tests your understanding of EEM event detectors and the prerequisite SNMP infrastructure—a common trap is confusing the applet’s event trigger with unrelated commands like 'event syslog' or 'event cli'. Remember the memory tip: “Enable traps first, then event the OID”—the global SNMP trap enable is the foundation, and the OID event is the trigger.

Answer choices

Why each option matters

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Correct answer & explanation

✓

Configure 'event snmp oid 1.3.6.1.4.1.9.9.117.1.1.2.1.1 get-type exact' within the applet.

To trigger an EEM applet on an SNMP OID poll, you must configure the 'event snmp oid' command and ensure SNMP is enabled globally. The other options are either unnecessary (like configuring a community for the applet itself) or incorrect (like using 'event syslog' or 'event cli').

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.

✓
Configure 'event snmp oid 1.3.6.1.4.1.9.9.117.1.1.2.1.1 get-type exact' within the applet.
Why this is correct
This defines the SNMP event trigger, specifying the OID to monitor and the type of access (exact match) that will fire the applet.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✓
Ensure the 'snmp-server enable traps' command is configured globally.
Why this is correct
SNMP must be enabled on the device for the EEM SNMP detector to function; otherwise, the event will not be recognized.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Configure 'event syslog pattern "SNMP"' to capture the SNMP poll.
Why it's wrong here
This would trigger on a syslog message containing 'SNMP', not on an actual SNMP OID poll; it is not the correct way to monitor OID polling.
✗
Configure an SNMP community string with read-write access inside the applet using 'action snmp-community'.
Why it's wrong here
EEM does not require an SNMP community within the applet; SNMP communities are configured globally and are not part of EEM applet configuration.
✗
Configure 'event cli command "snmpwalk" sync yes' to trigger on SNMP walks.
Why it's wrong here
This would trigger on a CLI command 'snmpwalk' being entered, not on an actual SNMP OID poll; it is a different event type.

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.

Trap categories for this question

Command / output trap
This would trigger on a CLI command 'snmpwalk' being entered, not on an actual SNMP OID poll; it is a different event type.

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 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?

Embedded Event Manager (EEM) — This question tests Embedded Event Manager (EEM) — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Configure 'event snmp oid 1.3.6.1.4.1.9.9.117.1.1.2.1.1 get-type exact' within the applet. — To trigger an EEM applet on an SNMP OID poll, you must configure the 'event snmp oid' command and ensure SNMP is enabled globally. The other options are either unnecessary (like configuring a community for the applet itself) or incorrect (like using 'event syslog' or 'event cli').

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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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