350-401 Question #123: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Which variable in an EEM applet is set when you use the sync yes option?

Options

• A$_cli_result
• B$_result
• C$_string_result
• D$_exit_status

Explanation

$_exit_status is set when you use the sync yes option in an EEM (Embedded Event Manager) applet, because this variable captures the exit status of a synchronous command execution, indicating whether the operation succeeded or failed (typically 0 for success, non-zero for failure). The sync yes option forces the applet to wait for the command to complete before continuing, and the result of that completion is stored in $_exit_status.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• $_cli_result stores the raw output of a CLI command executed via action cli command, not the sync status.
• $_result is a generic result variable used in some EEM contexts (like regular expression matching), but is not associated with the sync yes option.
• $_string_result is not a standard EEM built-in variable associated with synchronous execution.

Memory tip: Think of sync yes as asking "Did it exit cleanly?" - and exit status ($_exit_status) answers that question. Link sync → exit → $_exit_status to lock it in for the exam.

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