JNCIA-DevOps NETCONF And XML API Practice Question
You want to retrieve the software version and hardware inventory of a Junos device in a single NETCONF request. Which RPC tag combines both hardware and software details?
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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Executing multiple RPCs or using container elements such as <get-system-information> and <get-chassis-inventory>.
The <get-software-information> and <get-chassis-inventory> RPCs can be combined, or <get-system-information> can be used; however, Junos provides specific RPCs like <get-software-information>.
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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<get-inventory-all>
Why it's wrong here
<get-inventory-all> is not a valid RPC.
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<retrieve-device-state>
Why it's wrong here
This tag does not exist in Junos XML API.
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Executing multiple RPCs or using container elements such as <get-system-information> and <get-chassis-inventory>.
Why this is correct
Junos provides separate RPCs like <get-system-information> and <get-chassis-inventory> which can be batched or called sequentially.
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<get-hardware-and-software>
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid Junos RPC tag.
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