JNCIA-DevOps Junos Automation Stack And DevOps Concepts Practice Question
Which TWO characteristics describe declarative network automation compared to imperative scripting? (Choose two)
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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Defining the desired end state rather than scripting exact step-by-step CLI commands
Declarative automation defines the desired state, leaving the system to determine how to reach it, whereas imperative scripts specify exact steps.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Manually logging into each router to execute sequential shell commands
Why it's wrong here
Manual shell commands are imperative and manual.
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Defining the desired end state rather than scripting exact step-by-step CLI commands
Why this is correct
Correct. Declarative tools focus on what state to achieve.
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Using hardcoded assembly language for packet processing
Why it's wrong here
Assembly language is low-level and imperative.
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Requiring manual calculation of diff patches for every single line item
Why it's wrong here
Calculating diffs manually defeats the purpose of automation.
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The automation engine automatically computes and applies the required changes to reach the goal
Why this is correct
Correct. The system determines the necessary delta.
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