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350-401 Practice Question: Which two statements about Cisco DNA Center…
Which two statements about Cisco DNA Center automation workflows are true? (Choose two.)
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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Cisco DNA Center supports Plug and Play (PnP) for zero-touch device onboarding.
Cisco DNA Center uses intent-based APIs and templates to automate network provisioning. The correct answers highlight key automation capabilities: PnP for zero-touch deployment and template-based provisioning for consistent configuration. The incorrect options misrepresent the GUI-only nature (CLI is also available via templates), the role of Assurance (monitoring, not configuration), the scope of SD-Access (fabric, not all devices), and the integration method (REST APIs, not SNMP).
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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Cisco DNA Center supports Plug and Play (PnP) for zero-touch device onboarding.
Why this is correct
Correct because PnP is a built-in feature of DNA Center that automates the initial deployment of new devices without manual intervention.
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Cisco DNA Center uses template-based provisioning to apply consistent configurations across devices.
Why this is correct
Correct because DNA Center provides a template engine (e.g., CLI templates) to push standardized configurations to multiple devices.
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Cisco DNA Center only supports GUI-based configuration; CLI access is not available.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because DNA Center allows CLI template creation and execution, and devices can still be managed via CLI through the network.
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Cisco DNA Center automates configuration of all network devices, including third-party switches.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because DNA Center primarily automates Cisco devices; third-party support is limited or requires additional integration.
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Cisco DNA Center uses SNMP to push configuration changes to devices.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because DNA Center uses NETCONF, RESTCONF, or CLI (via SSH) for configuration; SNMP is used for monitoring, not configuration.
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Cisco DNA Center Automation
Cisco DNA Center Automation is a centralized software platform that simplifies network management by automatically configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting Cisco devices using policy-driven intent and software tools.
Key term
Cisco DNA Center
A centralized network management and automation platform from Cisco that provides intent-based networking for easier configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Cisco devices.
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