350-501 Architecture Practice Question
What is the role of Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) in service provider automation?
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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To orchestrate service provisioning across multiple devices
NSO provides service lifecycle management by modeling services with YANG and configuring devices via NETCONF.
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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To encrypt data plane traffic
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is not NSO's function.
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To provide real-time traffic monitoring
Why it's wrong here
Monitoring is not NSO's primary role.
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To replace the routing protocol decision process
Why it's wrong here
NSO does not replace routing.
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To orchestrate service provisioning across multiple devices
Why this is correct
NSO orchestrates services end-to-end.
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