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350-401 Practice Question: Uses the following Python script with Netmiko to…
A network engineer uses the following Python script with Netmiko to send a command to a Cisco IOS-XE device:
```python
from netmiko import ConnectHandler
device = { 'device_type': 'cisco_ios', 'ip': '10.1.1.1', 'username': 'admin', 'password': 'password', 'secret': 'enable_secret'
}
connection = ConnectHandler(**device) output = connection.send_command('show ip interface brief')
print(output)
connection.disconnect() ```
What is the purpose of the 'secret' parameter in the device dictionary?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It is used to enter enable mode after connecting to the device.
The 'secret' parameter is used to enter enable mode (privileged EXEC mode) on Cisco devices. Netmiko will automatically use this password to elevate privileges after connecting.
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It is used for SSH key-based authentication.
Why it's wrong here
SSH key authentication is handled differently.
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It is used to enter enable mode after connecting to the device.
Why this is correct
The 'secret' parameter provides the enable password to enter privileged EXEC mode.
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It is used to encrypt the session.
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is handled by SSH.
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It is used to set the SNMP community string.
Why it's wrong here
SNMP is separate.
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