JNCIA-DevOps NETCONF And XML API Practice Question
Which THREE attributes are available within the <edit-config> operation element in NETCONF to specify the modification action on a target node? (Choose three)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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delete
NETCONF edit-config operation attributes include merge, replace, create, delete, and remove.
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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delete
Why this is correct
'delete' removes the specified node and fails if it does not exist.
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replace
Why this is correct
'replace' overwrites the existing configuration subtree.
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append
Why it's wrong here
'append' is not a valid NETCONF operation attribute.
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modify
Why it's wrong here
'modify' is not a standard NETCONF operation attribute.
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merge
Why this is correct
'merge' combines the new data with existing configuration.
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