350-601 Automation Practice Question
An engineer wants to run a Python script on a Nexus switch without copying it to the bootflash. The script interacts with the switch's CLI and file system. Which feature allows this?
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.
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Guest shell
Guest shell provides a Linux environment on Nexus where Python scripts can run directly.
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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OnEX
Why it's wrong here
OnEX is for executable files, not Python scripts.
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NX-API REST
Why it's wrong here
NX-API REST is for API calls, not running scripts on the switch.
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Guest shell
Why this is correct
Guest shell provides bash environment for Python scripts.
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EEM with Python applets
Why it's wrong here
EEM applets are event-triggered, not for standalone execution.
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