The answer is using nmtui interactive interface, manually editing configuration files in /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/, and using nmcli commands. These three methods are valid because RHEL 9 relies on NetworkManager as the default networking service, and both nmtui and nmcli provide official interfaces to create and manage bond profiles, while direct file editing allows administrators to define bond parameters like mode and miimon with proper key-value pairs. On the Red Hat Certified System Administrator EX200 exam, this question tests your understanding that RHEL 9 has deprecated the legacy ifcfg files and /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ directory, so methods like editing ifcfg-bond files are no longer valid. A common trap is assuming the deprecated network-scripts approach still works, so remember that only NetworkManager-native tools or its configuration directory are accepted. Memory tip: think "TUI, CLI, or file" — if it doesn't involve NetworkManager, it's not valid in RHEL 9.
EX200 Deploy, configure, and maintain systems Practice Question
This EX200 practice question tests your understanding of deploy, configure, and maintain systems. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Which THREE are valid methods to configure network bonding in RHEL 9? (Choose exactly three.)
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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Using a configuration file in /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/.
Option A is correct because in RHEL 9, NetworkManager stores connection profiles in `/etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/`. You can manually create a bond configuration file in this directory with the proper key-value pairs (e.g., `type=bond`, `bond.options=mode=1,miimon=100`), and NetworkManager will read it on restart or reload. This is a valid method for configuring network bonding.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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Using a configuration file in /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/.
Why this is correct
NetworkManager stores connections there.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Using nmcli to create a bond connection.
Why this is correct
nmcli can create bond connections.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Using nmtui interactive interface.
Why this is correct
nmtui can create bond connections.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Network scripts are deprecated; nmcli is preferred.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates familiar with RHEL 7 or 8 may still expect `ifcfg-*` files or `teamd` to be valid, but RHEL 9 has fully removed both, making only NetworkManager-based methods (files, nmcli, nmtui) correct.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Network bonding in RHEL 9 uses the kernel bonding driver (modes 0-6) and is managed entirely through NetworkManager. The `nmcli` command creates a bond by specifying `type bond` and setting bond options like `mode active-backup`; `nmtui` provides a text-based menu for the same configuration. The deprecated `teamd` used a separate userspace daemon and libteam library, which are no longer available in RHEL 9.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the EX200 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Deploy, configure, and maintain systems — This question tests Deploy, configure, and maintain systems — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Using a configuration file in /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/. — Option A is correct because in RHEL 9, NetworkManager stores connection profiles in `/etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/`. You can manually create a bond configuration file in this directory with the proper key-value pairs (e.g., `type=bond`, `bond.options=mode=1,miimon=100`), and NetworkManager will read it on restart or reload. This is a valid method for configuring network bonding.
What should I do if I get this EX200 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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