350-501 Automation and Assurance Practice Question
A service provider is implementing network automation using YANG data models. They need to ensure that the automation solution supports both configuration and operational state data retrieval. Which NETCONF operation should be used to retrieve operational state data?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between <get> and <get-config>, trapping candidates who assume <get-config> retrieves all data because it is the most commonly used operation for reading configurations.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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<get>
The <get> NETCONF operation retrieves both configuration and operational state data from a device, making it the correct choice for this requirement. Unlike <get-config>, which only returns configuration data, <get> accesses the running datastore and includes state data such as interface statistics, routing tables, and system status. This aligns with RFC 6241, where <get> is defined as the operation to retrieve combined config and state information.
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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<edit-config>
Why it's wrong here
Used to edit configuration, not retrieve data.
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<get-config>
Why it's wrong here
Retrieves only configuration data, not operational state.
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<get>
Why this is correct
Retrieves both configuration and operational state data.
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<lock>
Why it's wrong here
Used to lock a datastore, not retrieve data.
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