Question 803 of 2,152

Embedded Event Manager (EEM) →mediumMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

EEM if Action Missing 'end' — Syntax Error

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.

Consider the following EEM applet configuration:

!--- event manager applet INTERFACE_DOWN event syslog pattern "%LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN" action 1.0 if $syslog_severity eq 5 action 2.0 cli command "enable" action 3.0 cli command "clear counters" !---

What will happen when a syslog message matching the pattern is generated?

A
The applet will execute the CLI commands only if the syslog severity is exactly 5.
Why wrong: Incorrect. The 'if' action is missing the corresponding 'end' statement, causing a configuration error. The applet may not work as intended.
B
The applet will execute the CLI commands unconditionally because the 'if' action is misconfigured.
Correct. Without the 'end' statement, the 'if' block is not properly closed, and the CLI commands will be executed regardless of the condition in many IOS versions.
C
The applet will fail to register because the 'if' action requires an 'else' clause.
Why wrong: Incorrect. The 'if' action does not require an 'else' clause; it only requires an 'end' statement to close the block.
D
The applet will clear the counters only for the interface that generated the syslog message.
Why wrong: Incorrect. The 'clear counters' command clears counters for all interfaces, not just the one in the syslog message.

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Quick Answer

The answer is that the applet will execute the CLI commands unconditionally because the 'if' action is missing the required 'end' statement. In EEM, every 'if' action must be explicitly closed with an 'end' statement to define the conditional block; without it, the applet either encounters a syntax error or, depending on the IOS version, treats the subsequent actions as part of an unclosed conditional, causing them to run regardless of the condition. On the Cisco CCNP ENARSI 300-410 exam, this tests your understanding of EEM applet syntax and the strict requirement to close conditional logic—a common trap where candidates assume the 'if' action implicitly ends after the next action. Remember the memory tip: "Every 'if' needs its 'end'—no 'end' means no condition."

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 execute the CLI commands unconditionally because the 'if' action is misconfigured.

The applet uses an 'if' action to check the syslog severity. If the severity is 5 (notification), the CLI commands are executed. However, the 'if' action is not closed with an 'end' statement, which is required. As a result, the applet will encounter a syntax error and may not execute correctly, or the CLI commands may be executed unconditionally depending on the IOS version.

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 execute the CLI commands only if the syslog severity is exactly 5.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The 'if' action is missing the corresponding 'end' statement, causing a configuration error. The applet may not work as intended.
✓
The applet will execute the CLI commands unconditionally because the 'if' action is misconfigured.
Why this is correct
Correct. Without the 'end' statement, the 'if' block is not properly closed, and the CLI commands will be executed regardless of the condition in many IOS versions.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
The applet will fail to register because the 'if' action requires an 'else' clause.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The 'if' action does not require an 'else' clause; it only requires an 'end' statement to close the block.
✗
The applet will clear the counters only for the interface that generated the syslog message.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The 'clear counters' command clears counters for all interfaces, not just the one in the syslog message.

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 'clear counters' command clears counters for all interfaces, not just the one in the syslog message.

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 execute the CLI commands unconditionally because the 'if' action is misconfigured. — The applet uses an 'if' action to check the syslog severity. If the severity is 5 (notification), the CLI commands are executed. However, the 'if' action is not closed with an 'end' statement, which is required. As a result, the applet will encounter a syntax error and may not execute correctly, or the CLI commands may be executed unconditionally depending on the IOS version.

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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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