SAUTO Network Programmability Foundation Practice Question
When modeling network data with YANG, what is the difference between a 'state' data node and a 'config' data node?
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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State data is read-only and reflects current operational status.
Config data is writable by users, while state data is read-only information provided by the device (like interface counters).
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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Config data is for telemetry.
Why it's wrong here
Config data is for settings.
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There is no difference in YANG.
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct concepts in YANG.
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State data is read-only and reflects current operational status.
Why this is correct
State data is operational, config data is administrative.
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Config data is read-only.
Why it's wrong here
Config data is read-write.
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