This 200-901 practice question tests your understanding of infrastructure and automation. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
An engineer is automating the configuration of SNMP on Cisco routers using Ansible. Which two modules are commonly used for this purpose? (Select TWO)
cisco.ios.ios_interface
Why wrong: This module manages interfaces, not SNMP.
cisco.ios.ios_config
This module can push arbitrary CLI commands including SNMP-related ones.
cisco.ios.ios_snmp_server
This module is specifically for SNMP server configuration.
cisco.ios.ios_command
Why wrong: This module is for sending show commands, not configuration.
cisco.ios.ios_banner
Why wrong: This module manages banners, not SNMP.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
cisco.ios.ios_config
The cisco.ios.ios_config module is correct because it allows you to push raw CLI configuration lines to Cisco IOS devices, including SNMP-related commands like 'snmp-server community' or 'snmp-server host'. The cisco.ios.ios_snmp_server module is correct because it is a dedicated Ansible module that provides structured, idempotent management of SNMP server settings (e.g., communities, hosts, traps) without requiring raw CLI lines.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
cisco.ios.ios_interface
Why it's wrong here
This module manages interfaces, not SNMP.
cisco.ios.ios_config
Why this is correct
This module can push arbitrary CLI commands including SNMP-related ones.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
cisco.ios.ios_snmp_server
Why this is correct
This module is specifically for SNMP server configuration.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
cisco.ios.ios_command
Why it's wrong here
This module is for sending show commands, not configuration.
cisco.ios.ios_banner
Why it's wrong here
This module manages banners, not SNMP.
Common exam traps
Cisco often tests the distinction between general-purpose modules like ios_config and purpose-built modules like ios_snmp_server, expecting candidates to recognize that both can configure SNMP but the dedicated module is more appropriate for structured automation.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
This module is for sending show commands, not configuration.
Detailed technical explanation
The cisco.ios.ios_snmp_server module maps directly to SNMPv2c/v3 parameters such as 'snmp-server community' (with RO/RW access), 'snmp-server host' (trap destination), and 'snmp-server enable traps'. Under the hood, it uses the IOS CLI but ensures idempotency by comparing the current running config against the desired state. In real-world automation, using ios_snmp_server is preferred over ios_config for SNMP because it reduces human error and handles complex SNMPv3 user authentication and encryption parameters (e.g., SHA/AES) more reliably.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A practitioner preparing for the 200-901 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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Infrastructure and Automation — This question tests Infrastructure and Automation — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: cisco.ios.ios_config — The cisco.ios.ios_config module is correct because it allows you to push raw CLI configuration lines to Cisco IOS devices, including SNMP-related commands like 'snmp-server community' or 'snmp-server host'. The cisco.ios.ios_snmp_server module is correct because it is a dedicated Ansible module that provides structured, idempotent management of SNMP server settings (e.g., communities, hosts, traps) without requiring raw CLI lines.
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Last reviewed: Jun 24, 2026
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