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200-901 Practice Question: Refer to the exhibit

Exhibit

interface GigabitEthernet0/0
 description Uplink to Core
 ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
 no shutdown

Refer to the exhibit. A developer is writing an Ansible playbook to configure this interface on a Cisco IOS XE device. Which Ansible module should be used to set the IP address?

⚠ Common exam trap

Cisco often tests the distinction between configuration modules (`ios_config`) and operational modules (`ios_command`, `ios_facts`), leading candidates to mistakenly choose `ios_command` because they think it can send configuration commands via the CLI.

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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ios_config

The `ios_config` module is the correct choice because it allows you to push raw configuration lines to Cisco IOS XE devices, including interface IP address configuration. It directly sends the `ip address` command under the interface context, which is the standard method for setting an IP address on an IOS XE interface. Other modules either lack the ability to set IP addresses or are designed for different purposes.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ✗

    ios_ip_interface

    Why it's wrong here

    This module does not exist in Ansible; ios_config is used.

  • ✗

    ios_command

    Why it's wrong here

    ios_command is for executing show commands, not configuration.

  • ✗

    ios_facts

    Why it's wrong here

    ios_facts gathers device information, does not configure.

  • ✓

    ios_config

    Why this is correct

    ios_config allows sending configuration commands like 'ip address'.

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