SAUTO Network Programmability Foundation Practice Question
When working with YANG data models in Cisco security automation, which TWO statements accurately describe the role of the 'leaf' and 'leaf-list' nodes?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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A 'leaf-list' node allows for multiple instances of a specific value type.
A 'leaf' contains a single value, while a 'leaf-list' contains a sequence of values of a specific type.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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A 'leaf-list' node allows for multiple instances of a specific value type.
Why this is correct
This correctly describes a leaf-list.
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A 'leaf' node can contain child nodes.
Why it's wrong here
Leaf nodes cannot contain child nodes.
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Both 'leaf' and 'leaf-list' support default values.
Why it's wrong here
Only 'leaf' supports the default statement.
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A 'leaf' node contains a single value of a specific type.
Why this is correct
This is the definition of a leaf node.
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A 'leaf-list' node is used for hierarchical grouping.
Why it's wrong here
That is the role of a 'container'.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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