Datadog Fundamentals free question 9 / 10 · Domain 5: Troubleshooting Datadog
When you enable Debug mode while sending a remote flare, what happens to the log level afterward?
- It stays at debug level until someone changes it
- It needs to be restored manually by the administrator
- It returns to its previous setting after the flare
- It is permanently changed to debug for that Agent
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C
Why this is correct
In the steps for sending a remote flare, the page says: "Enable Debug mode to allow Datadog support staff to troubleshoot your issue faster. The log level is reset to its previous configuration after you send the flare."
Why the other options are wrong
"It stays at debug level until someone changes it" … The level does not stay at debug. It returns to its previous configuration.
"It is permanently changed to debug for that Agent" … The change is temporary, not permanent.
"It needs to be restored manually by the administrator" … No manual restoration is needed. The reset happens by itself after the flare is sent.
Key point
You do not have to worry about leaving debug logging on. If you are troubleshooting your application, you can also enable tracer level logs to be included in the flare.
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