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200-301 · Question #1279

200-301 Question #1279: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: bad NIC. If the interface statistics from the "show interface" command show zero input errors, CRC errors, frame errors, overruns, and dropped packets, and there is no high utilization or other visible issues, yet the question insists there is a problem, the most likely cause is a bad NIC

Submitted by katya_ua· Mar 5, 2026Network Access

Question

Which interface condition is occurring in this output?

Options

  • Abad NIC
  • Bhigh throughput
  • Cqueueing
  • Dbroadcast storm

Explanation

If the interface statistics from the "show interface" command show zero input errors, CRC errors, frame errors, overruns, and dropped packets, and there is no high utilization or other visible issues, yet the question insists there is a problem, the most likely cause is a bad NIC (Network Interface Card). This is because: - A bad NIC can cause connectivity or performance issues without necessarily showing errors in interface statistics. - Physical or hardware faults in the NIC might not always be reflected in error counters but can still degrade network functionality. - Troubleshooting steps often recommend suspecting a bad NIC when no software or configuration issues are evident, and no errors appear in interface statistics.

Topics

#interface status#network troubleshooting#interface errors

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