350-501 Automation and Quality of Service Practice Question
Which TWO are valid benefits of automating QoS policy management in a large SP network? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that automation completely removes the need for human oversight (like monitoring or validation), when in fact automation augments but does not replace these critical operational steps.
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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Reduced human error in configuration.
Automating QoS policy management eliminates manual configuration steps, reducing the risk of syntax errors, misapplied policies, or inconsistent deployments across thousands of devices. Automation tools like Ansible or NSO enforce standardized templates and pre-validated configurations, directly lowering human error rates in large SP networks.
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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Eliminates the need for monitoring QoS performance.
Why it's wrong here
Monitoring is still required to verify automation.
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Slower deployment of QoS changes.
Why it's wrong here
Automation speeds up deployment.
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Requires no validation of configurations before apply.
Why it's wrong here
Validation is crucial to avoid outages.
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Reduced human error in configuration.
Why this is correct
Correct: Automation minimizes manual mistakes.
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Ability to roll back to a previous configuration easily.
Why this is correct
Correct: Automation tools often support versioning and rollback.
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