CCNP Network Assurance Practice Question
A network engineer is using Cisco DNA Center Assurance to monitor and troubleshoot a network. The engineer wants to use the Assurance features to proactively detect issues and receive recommendations. Which two statements are true about Cisco DNA Center Assurance capabilities? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that Assurance automatically remediates issues; it provides recommendations but requires human action for changes.
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
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It integrates with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to provide client authentication details.
Cisco DNA Center Assurance uses machine learning to correlate events and identify root causes, enabling proactive issue detection. It also integrates with Cisco ISE to provide client authentication details, enhancing troubleshooting for identity-related issues. These two capabilities are fundamental to Assurance's value proposition. The other statements are false: Assurance does provide historical data, does not automatically remediate without human intervention, and supports virtual deployments.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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It can automatically apply configuration changes to remediate issues without human intervention.
Why it's wrong here
While Cisco DNA Center can provide recommendations and even automate some remediation through workflows, it does not automatically apply configuration changes without human approval by default. Automation is possible but requires explicit configuration and intent. The Assurance feature itself focuses on monitoring and analytics, not autonomous remediation. Thus, this statement is not generally true.
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It integrates with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to provide client authentication details.
Why this is correct
Cisco DNA Center Assurance integrates with Cisco ISE to pull client authentication and authorization information. This integration allows Assurance to show detailed client onboarding and policy compliance data. By correlating network and identity data, engineers can troubleshoot issues related to authentication and access. This is a valid and important capability.
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It provides real-time monitoring of network devices but does not offer historical data analysis.
Why it's wrong here
Cisco DNA Center Assurance provides both real-time monitoring and historical data analysis. It retains data for a period, allowing engineers to review past events and trends. The historical data is crucial for proactive troubleshooting and capacity planning. Therefore, the statement that it does not offer historical data analysis is false.
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It uses machine learning to correlate network events and identify root causes.
Why this is correct
Cisco DNA Center Assurance leverages machine learning algorithms to analyze network telemetry, correlate events, and identify the root cause of issues. This enables proactive detection and faster troubleshooting. The system can learn normal behavior and flag anomalies, providing recommendations. This is a core capability of Assurance, making this statement true.
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It requires the use of Cisco DNA Center appliances only; virtual deployments are not supported.
Why it's wrong here
Cisco DNA Center can be deployed on physical appliances or in a virtualized environment (e.g., VMware). The virtual deployment is supported for smaller networks or labs. Therefore, the statement that only appliances are supported is false. This option is incorrect because it misrepresents the deployment flexibility of DNA Center.
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