350-601 Automation Practice Question
A network engineer wants to use Ansible to automate the configuration of Nexus switches. Which two statements about the cisco.nxos Ansible collection are correct? (Choose two.)
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 includes the nxos_config module for applying CLI commands.
The collection includes modules like nxos_config and nxos_vlan, and it is supported on NX-OS platforms.
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 is part of the Ansible Core collection.
Why it's wrong here
cisco.nxos is a certified collection, not core.
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It can only manage VLANs.
Why it's wrong here
It has many modules beyond VLANs.
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It is used exclusively for ACI automation.
Why it's wrong here
It is for Nexus standalone, not ACI.
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It includes the nxos_config module for applying CLI commands.
Why this is correct
nxos_config sends arbitrary NX-OS commands.
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It requires the NX-API to be enabled on the switch.
Why this is correct
Ansible connects via NX-API, so it must be enabled.
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