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350-701 Practice Question: An administrator is migrating an ASA firewall to…
An administrator is migrating an ASA firewall to a cloud environment and wants to use FlexConfig to push additional configuration. After applying the FlexConfig, the ASA does not show the expected commands. Which of the following is a likely reason?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between creating a FlexConfig template and actually associating it with a device, because candidates mistakenly believe that simply uploading a template is sufficient for it to be applied.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The FlexConfig is not associated with the device in ASDM.
FlexConfig is a feature of Cisco ASDM that allows administrators to push additional CLI commands to an ASA that are not natively supported by the ASDM GUI. For FlexConfig to work, the configuration template must be explicitly associated with the target device within ASDM. If this association is missing, the ASA will not receive or apply the FlexConfig commands, even if the template is correctly written and the device supports the feature.
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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The ASA model does not support FlexConfig.
Why it's wrong here
Modern ASA models support FlexConfig; it is unlikely to be the cause.
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The ASA must be rebooted for FlexConfig to take effect.
Why it's wrong here
Reboot is not required; FlexConfig is applied upon deployment.
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The FlexConfig is not associated with the device in ASDM.
Why this is correct
FlexConfig must be associated with the device in ASDM or CLI; otherwise, it will not be applied.
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The FlexConfig contains syntax errors that are silently ignored.
Why it's wrong here
Syntax errors would cause the deployment to fail or show errors, not silently ignore.
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