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CCNP Practice Question: Which three statements about Cisco DNA Center…
Which three statements about Cisco DNA Center software image management are true? (Choose three.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Cisco DNA Center allows administrators to define a golden image for each device family to enforce consistent software versions.
DNA Center provides centralized image management with golden images, distributed upgrades, and compliance checks. The correct answers cover these key features. The incorrect options confuse image management with configuration backup or misstate the upgrade process (no automatic reboot without approval).
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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Cisco DNA Center allows administrators to define a golden image for each device family to enforce consistent software versions.
Why this is correct
Correct because golden images are a core feature to standardize OS versions across the network.
- ✓
Cisco DNA Center can perform distributed software upgrades using a staging area on the device itself.
Why this is correct
Correct because DNA Center supports distributed upgrade workflows where the image is first copied to the device's flash before installation.
- ✗
Cisco DNA Center automatically reboots devices after an image upgrade without any administrator confirmation.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because DNA Center requires administrator approval or scheduling for reboot; it does not reboot automatically.
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Cisco DNA Center can compare the running image on a device against the golden image and report compliance status.
Why this is correct
Correct because DNA Center provides image compliance reports to identify devices that are not running the golden image.
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Cisco DNA Center uses the device's configuration file to determine the required image version.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because image version is determined by the golden image policy, not by parsing configuration files.
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Variation 1. Which two statements about Cisco DNA Center software image management (SWIM) are true? (Choose two.)
medium- ✓ A.Cisco DNA Center allows administrators to define a golden image for each device family and automatically enforce compliance.
- ✓ B.Cisco DNA Center can upgrade device images remotely without requiring physical access to the devices.
- C.Cisco DNA Center SWIM requires all devices to have a TFTP server configured locally to receive new images.
- D.Cisco DNA Center SWIM does not provide any compliance reporting or audit trails for image versions.
- E.Cisco DNA Center SWIM only supports Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches and cannot manage older platforms.
Why A: SWIM in DNA Center automates image upgrades and compliance. The correct answers describe golden image definition and remote upgrade capabilities. The wrong answers incorrectly claim mandatory TFTP usage, lack of compliance reporting, and that SWIM only works with specific hardware models.
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