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IP SLA Route Map: Why It's Not Affecting Your Static Route

This 300-410 practice question tests your understanding of ip sla. 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 configures IP SLA with an ICMP echo operation to monitor a remote host. The engineer also configures a route map to set the next hop based on the IP SLA track object. The engineer notices that the route map is not applied to the routing table as expected. The show ip route shows the static route with the correct next hop, but the route map does not seem to affect the routing decision. Which is the most likely explanation?

Clue words in this question

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Clue: "most likely"
Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.

A
The route map is not applied to the static route using the 'route-map' keyword under the 'ip route' command.
To use a route map with a static route, the route map must be referenced in the static route configuration; otherwise, it has no effect.
B
The IP SLA track object is not referenced in the route map.
Why wrong: The track object can be used in the route map, but the route map must be applied to the route.
C
The route map is configured with a match clause that does not match the static route.
Why wrong: The match clause may not be the issue; the application of the route map is.
D
The IP SLA operation is not reachable, so the route map is not triggered.
Why wrong: The operation is successful, so reachability is not the issue.

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Quick Answer

The answer is that the route map is not applied to the static route using the ‘route-map’ keyword under the ‘ip route’ command. This is the most likely explanation because a route map configured for IP SLA tracking does not automatically influence a static route; it must be explicitly tied to that route via the `ip route <prefix> <mask> <next-hop> route-map <name>` syntax. Without this keyword, the static route uses its configured next hop directly, and the route map’s logic—such as setting a conditional next hop based on the track object—is never evaluated. On the Cisco CCNP ENARSI 300-410 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how IP SLA interacts with policy-based routing and static route manipulation, often appearing as a trap where candidates assume a route map alone will affect the routing table. A common memory tip is “no map, no match”—if you don’t attach the route-map keyword to the static route, the IP SLA tracking has no effect on the forwarding decision.

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 route map is not applied to the static route using the 'route-map' keyword under the 'ip route' command.

Route maps can be used with IP SLA tracking to modify route attributes, but the route map must be applied to the routing process or to the static route itself. If the route map is configured but not applied correctly, it will not affect the routing table. Additionally, route maps used with IP SLA tracking are typically applied to redistribution, not to static routes directly. The most common edge case is that the route map is not applied to the static route using the 'route-map' keyword under the 'ip route' command.

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 route map is not applied to the static route using the 'route-map' keyword under the 'ip route' command.
Why this is correct
To use a route map with a static route, the route map must be referenced in the static route configuration; otherwise, it has no effect.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
The IP SLA track object is not referenced in the route map.
Why it's wrong here
The track object can be used in the route map, but the route map must be applied to the route.
✗
The route map is configured with a match clause that does not match the static route.
Why it's wrong here
The match clause may not be the issue; the application of the route map is.
✗
The IP SLA operation is not reachable, so the route map is not triggered.
Why it's wrong here
The operation is successful, so reachability is not the issue.

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.

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?

IP SLA — This question tests IP SLA — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: The route map is not applied to the static route using the 'route-map' keyword under the 'ip route' command. — Route maps can be used with IP SLA tracking to modify route attributes, but the route map must be applied to the routing process or to the static route itself. If the route map is configured but not applied correctly, it will not affect the routing table. Additionally, route maps used with IP SLA tracking are typically applied to redistribution, not to static routes directly. The most common edge case is that the route map is not applied to the static route using the 'route-map' keyword under the 'ip route' command.

What should I do if I get this 300-410 question wrong?

Are there clue words in this question I should notice?

Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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Same concept, more angles

1 more ways this is tested on 300-410

These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.

Variation 1. A network engineer configured IP SLA 50 to monitor a remote router's loopback (5.5.5.5) using ICMP echo. The IP SLA is linked to a track object that is used in a PBR (policy-based routing) route-map. The engineer notices that the PBR is not applying the alternate path when the IP SLA goes down. The track object shows 'Down'. What is the most likely misconfiguration?

hard

✓ A.The route-map is missing the 'set ip next-hop verify-availability' command with the track object.
B.The IP SLA probe is using the wrong source interface.
C.The track object is configured with a delay that prevents immediate reaction.
D.The PBR is applied to the wrong interface.

Why A: PBR with set ip next-hop verify-availability requires the track object to be referenced correctly in the route-map. If the route-map uses 'set ip next-hop verify-availability' but does not include the track keyword, PBR will not react to the IP SLA state.

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