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EEM Invalid CLI Command in Action — Troubleshooting

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.

Examine the following EEM applet configuration:

!--- event manager applet RELOAD_NOTIFY event syslog pattern "%SYS-5-RELOAD" action 1.0 cli command "enable" action 2.0 cli command "send log "Router is reloading"" !---

What is the effect of this configuration?

A
The applet will send a log message to the console when a reload is initiated.
Why wrong: Incorrect. The 'send log' command is invalid; the applet will fail.
B
The applet will fail because 'send log' is not a valid IOS command.
Correct. 'send log' is not a valid command; the correct command would be 'logger' or 'send' with appropriate parameters.
C
The applet will prevent the reload from occurring.
Why wrong: Incorrect. The applet only executes actions; it cannot prevent the reload.
D
The applet will generate a syslog message with the text "Router is reloading".
Why wrong: Incorrect. The 'send log' command is invalid, so no syslog message is generated.

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Quick Answer

The answer is that the applet will fail because 'send log' is not a valid IOS command. In Cisco Embedded Event Manager (EEM), each action must reference a legitimate CLI command that the device can execute; here, the intended action to log a message should use the 'send' command (for interactive messages) or 'logger' (for syslog entries), but 'send log' is syntactically incorrect. This configuration triggers on the "%SYS-5-RELOAD" syslog pattern, then attempts to run the invalid command, causing the applet to abort at action 2.0 without completing. On the CCNP ENARSI 300-410 exam, this scenario tests your ability to spot invalid CLI commands within EEM applets—a common trap where candidates assume any text after 'cli command' is valid. Remember the memory tip: if you see 'send log', think "send logs to the trash"—it's not a real command; use 'logger' for syslog or 'send' for console messages.

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 applet will fail because 'send log' is not a valid IOS command.

The applet triggers on a syslog message indicating a reload. It then executes a 'send log' command, which is not a valid IOS command. The correct command is 'send log' is not valid; the intended command might be 'send' or 'logger'. This will cause the action to fail, and the applet will not execute successfully.

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 applet will send a log message to the console when a reload is initiated.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The 'send log' command is invalid; the applet will fail.
✓
The applet will fail because 'send log' is not a valid IOS command.
Why this is correct
Correct. 'send log' is not a valid command; the correct command would be 'logger' or 'send' with appropriate parameters.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
The applet will prevent the reload from occurring.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The applet only executes actions; it cannot prevent the reload.
✗
The applet will generate a syslog message with the text "Router is reloading".
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The 'send log' command is invalid, so no syslog message is generated.

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
Incorrect. The 'send log' command is invalid; the applet will fail.

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.

What to study next

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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: The applet will fail because 'send log' is not a valid IOS command. — The applet triggers on a syslog message indicating a reload. It then executes a 'send log' command, which is not a valid IOS command. The correct command is 'send log' is not valid; the intended command might be 'send' or 'logger'. This will cause the action to fail, and the applet will not execute successfully.

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What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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