- A
The flow monitor will export flow records every 60 seconds regardless of whether the flow is still active.
Why wrong: Incorrect. Even though the cache timeout active command is set to 60 seconds, no exporter is configured, so no export will occur.
- B
The flow monitor will only export flows that have been idle for 60 seconds.
Why wrong: Incorrect. The cache timeout active command exports active flows after 60 seconds, not idle flows.
- C
The flow record is missing the 'collect transport tcp-flags' command to be valid.
Why wrong: Incorrect. The 'collect transport tcp-flags' command is optional and not required for a valid flow record.
- D
The flow monitor will not export any data because no exporter has been configured.
Correct. The configuration lacks an exporter, which is required for NetFlow export to occur.
Configuring Custom Flow Records and Active Timeout
This 300-410 practice question tests your understanding of netflow and flexible netflow. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. A key principle to apply: flow exporter. 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 partial configuration on router R1:
flow record RECORD-1 match ipv4 source address match ipv4 destination address match ipv4 protocol collect counter bytes collect counter packets ! flow monitor MONITOR-1 record RECORD-1 cache timeout active 60 !
interface GigabitEthernet0/1 ip flow monitor MONITOR-1 input
!
Which statement about this configuration is true?
Quick Answer
The correct answer is that the flow monitor will export flow records every 60 seconds regardless of whether the flow is still active. This is because the `cache timeout active 60` command under the flow monitor configuration forces an active timer-based export, meaning the router will send the collected NetFlow data for a given flow every 60 seconds even if that flow is still generating traffic. Without this command, the default active timeout is 1800 seconds (30 minutes), so setting it to 60 seconds dramatically increases export frequency for real-time monitoring. On the Cisco CCNP ENARSI 300-410 exam, this concept tests your understanding of Flexible NetFlow cache management and the distinction between active and inactive timeouts—a common trap is confusing `cache timeout active` with `cache timeout inactive`, which triggers export only after a flow stops sending packets. Remember the memory tip: "Active is alive and exporting; inactive is idle and expiring."
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 flow monitor will not export any data because no exporter has been configured.
The configuration does not include an exporter. Without a flow exporter, the flow monitor cannot export any data, so no netflow export will occur, regardless of cache timeout settings.
Key principle: Flow exporter
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 flow monitor will export flow records every 60 seconds regardless of whether the flow is still active.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Even though the cache timeout active command is set to 60 seconds, no exporter is configured, so no export will occur.
- ✗
The flow monitor will only export flows that have been idle for 60 seconds.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The cache timeout active command exports active flows after 60 seconds, not idle flows.
- ✗
The flow record is missing the 'collect transport tcp-flags' command to be valid.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The 'collect transport tcp-flags' command is optional and not required for a valid flow record.
- ✓
The flow monitor will not export any data because no exporter has been configured.
Why this is correct
Correct. The configuration lacks an exporter, which is required for NetFlow export to occur.
Related concept
Flow exporter
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The key point is that a flow exporter must be configured and referenced by the flow monitor via the 'exporter' command before any export can happen. Without it, the monitor will collect flows locally but never send them.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
Incorrect. Even though the cache timeout active command is set to 60 seconds, no exporter is configured, so no export will occur.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Flow exporter
- Cache timeout active
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
Flow exporter
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. Flow exporter 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?
NetFlow and Flexible NetFlow — This question tests NetFlow and Flexible NetFlow — Flow exporter.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The flow monitor will not export any data because no exporter has been configured. — The configuration does not include an exporter. Without a flow exporter, the flow monitor cannot export any data, so no netflow export will occur, regardless of cache timeout settings.
What should I do if I get this 300-410 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
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