JNCIA-DevOps Data Serialization Practice Question
A Python script processes a YAML configuration template for Junos BGP neighbors. The configuration contains a multi-line banner string description. Which YAML block scalar indicator preserves newlines exactly as written in the text block?
Answer choices
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The pipe symbol (|)
In YAML, the pipe symbol (|) denotes a literal scalar style, which preserves newlines within multi-line strings.
Answer analysis
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The pipe symbol (|)
Why this is correct
Correct. The literal style indicator (|) preserves newlines in multi-line strings.
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The ampersand symbol (&)
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The ampersand is used for defining anchors.
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The greater-than symbol (>)
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The folded style indicator (>) folds newlines into spaces.
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The asterisk symbol (*)
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The asterisk is used for referencing aliases.
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