20+ practice questions focused on Automation — one of the most tested topics on the Cisco DCCOR / CCNP Data Center Core 350-601 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Automation PracticeAn engineer wants to automate the creation of VLANs on a Nexus 9000 switch using Python scripts. Which on-box solution allows running Python scripts directly on the switch without an external server?
Explanation: Guest shell provides a secure Linux environment on Nexus switches to run Python scripts and tools.
Which protocol is used by NETCONF to transport YANG-defined configuration data between a controller and a network device?
Explanation: NETCONF uses XML over SSH (RFC 6241) for secure transport.
An organization adopts Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for network automation. Which tool is commonly used to manage ACI fabric configuration declaratively?
Explanation: Terraform with the terraform-provider-aci allows declarative management of ACI objects.
A network engineer needs to automate the configuration of BGP on a Nexus switch using Ansible. Which Ansible module from the cisco.nxos collection is appropriate for managing BGP configuration?
Explanation: The nxos_bgp module is specifically designed to manage BGP settings on NX-OS devices.
A DevOps team wants to version control network device configurations. Which tool is best suited for tracking changes and collaborating on configuration files?
Explanation: Git is the industry standard for version control, enabling history, branching, and collaboration.
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Practice all Automation questions1. Baseline your knowledge
Start with 10 questions to gauge your current understanding of Automation. This tells you whether you need a concept refresher or just practice.
2. Review every explanation
For each question — right or wrong — read the full explanation. Understanding why an answer is correct is more valuable than knowing the answer itself.
3. Focus on exam traps
Automation questions on the 350-601 frequently use trap wording. Look for subtle differences in answers that test your precision, not just general knowledge.
4. Reach 80% consistently
Do repeated sessions until you score 80%+ three times in a row. Then move to mixed-mode practice to test cross-topic recall under realistic conditions.
The exact number varies per candidate. Automation is tested as part of the Cisco DCCOR / CCNP Data Center Core 350-601 blueprint. Practicing with targeted Automation questions ensures you can handle any format or difficulty that appears.
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