JNCIA-DevOps NETCONF And XML API Practice Question
When executing a NETCONF <get-config> request, you specify <source><candidate/></source> but omit any filtering tags. What is returned in the <rpc-reply>?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The complete configuration contained within the candidate datastore.
Omiting filter tags on a <get-config> request returns the entire contents of the specified configuration datastore.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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An rpc-error stating that a filter is mandatory.
Why it's wrong here
Filters are optional in <get-config> requests.
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Only the differences between candidate and running configurations.
Why it's wrong here
Comparing candidate and running requires a specific RPC or compare options.
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Only the top-level system hierarchy statements.
Why it's wrong here
The full candidate datastore is returned.
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The complete configuration contained within the candidate datastore.
Why this is correct
Without a filter, the entire candidate datastore configuration is returned.
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