350-401 Network Assurance Practice Question
Which TWO statements about Cisco DNA Center's Assurance capabilities are correct?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers assume DNA Center is purely cloud-based or only supports wired networks, but Cisco deliberately tests the hybrid deployment model and the unified wired/wireless assurance scope.
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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It uses streaming telemetry to collect data for real-time analytics.
Cisco DNA Center uses model-driven telemetry (e.g., gRPC, NETCONF/YANG, or UDP-based push) to stream real-time data from network devices, enabling sub-second analytics and faster troubleshooting compared to traditional polling methods like 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.
- ✓
It uses streaming telemetry to collect data for real-time analytics.
Why this is correct
Correct.
- ✗
It supports only wired networks and not wireless.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; it supports both.
- ✗
It is a fully cloud-based solution with no on-premises components.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; it has on-premises components.
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It only displays network device health scores and does not provide path tracing.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; it does provide path tracing.
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It can proactively detect potential issues based on historical trends.
Why this is correct
Correct.
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Network Architecture Fundamentals
Key term
NETCONF Protocol
NETCONF is a network management protocol that uses a structured data format to configure, retrieve, and modify network devices in a standard, programmatic way.
Key term
REST API for Network Devices
A REST API for network devices is a set of rules that allows software applications to communicate with routers, switches, and firewalls using standard web methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE over HTTP or HTTPS.
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