350-601 Automation Practice Question
Which THREE statements about Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) are true?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently assume NSO requires an external database for state management, but it actually uses its own integrated CDB, and they may also mistakenly think NSO is limited to Layer 3 services when it is a multi-layer orchestrator.
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 can manage both NX-OS and ACI
Cisco NSO is a multi-domain orchestration platform that can manage both NX-OS and ACI environments, making option A correct. It uses NETCONF as the primary southbound protocol to communicate with devices, and it leverages YANG models to define and enforce device configurations, which validates options B and E.
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 manage both NX-OS and ACI
Why this is correct
NSO has NEDs for both NX-OS and ACI.
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It uses NETCONF to communicate with devices
Why this is correct
NETCONF is the primary protocol for device communication.
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It can only be used for layer 3 services
Why it's wrong here
NSO supports any layer, including L2, L3, and services.
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It requires a separate database for device states
Why it's wrong here
NSO uses its own built-in CDB (Configuration Database).
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It uses YANG models for device configuration
Why this is correct
YANG is used for modeling device configurations.
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