{"id":23920,"date":"2026-09-28T11:09:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T11:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.examlabs.com\/certification\/?p=23920"},"modified":"2026-09-28T11:09:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T11:09:08","slug":"cisco-ccnp-data-center-300-635-practice-test-questions-and-exam-dumps-part18-q341-360","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.examlabs.com\/certification\/cisco-ccnp-data-center-300-635-practice-test-questions-and-exam-dumps-part18-q341-360\/","title":{"rendered":"Cisco CCNP Data Center 300-635 Practice Test Questions and Exam Dumps Part18 Q341-360"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>View Full <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.examlabs.com\/300-635-exam-dumps\"><b>Cisco CCNP Data Center 300-635 Exam Dumps<\/b><\/a><b> and Practice Test Dumps<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Question 341.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which Git command downloads changes from a remote repository and integrates them into the current local branch?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git pull<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git tag<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git init<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git status<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 1<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git pull<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> retrieves changes from a configured remote repository and integrates them into the current local branch, typically by performing a fetch followed by a merge or rebase depending on configuration. In an infrastructure automation workflow, pulling before making new changes helps engineers work from an up-to-date codebase. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git tag<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> marks a specific revision, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git init<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> creates a new repository, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git status<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> displays the current working-tree state. Teams should still resolve merge conflicts carefully and run tests after incorporating upstream changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 342.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which Git command is used to copy an existing remote repository to a local workstation for the first time?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git merge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git clone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git commit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git diff<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 2<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git clone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> creates a local copy of an existing repository, including its files, commit history, and remote configuration. This is usually the first step when an engineer begins working on an established automation project. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git merge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> combines branch histories, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git commit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> records staged changes, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git diff<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows differences between versions or working-tree states. Once cloned, the engineer can create branches, modify automation code, run tests, and submit changes for review through the team&#8217;s normal workflow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 343.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which Git command is most useful for examining the exact differences between a modified automation file and the version currently recorded in the repository?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git init<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git push<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git diff<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git tag<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 3<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git diff<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> displays line-by-line differences between versions of files or between the working tree and repository state. This allows engineers to review exactly what changed before staging or committing automation code. In infrastructure projects, this is particularly useful for spotting accidental configuration changes, removed validation logic, or unintended secret exposure. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git push<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sends local commits to a remote repository, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git tag<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> marks specific commits, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">git init<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> initializes a new repository. Reviewing diffs before committing is a simple but effective quality-control practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 344.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which Git object is most appropriate for marking a specific tested commit as a production release?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Working tree<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stash only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Remote branch only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tag<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 4<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Git tag marks a specific commit and is commonly used to identify releases, milestones, or known-good versions. In infrastructure automation, a production deployment can be associated with a tag so teams can identify exactly which automation revision was approved and deployed. Tags improve traceability and make rollback discussions clearer. Branches represent lines of development, while the working tree contains currently checked-out files. A stash temporarily saves uncommitted changes but is not intended for formal release identification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 345.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which CI\/CD practice best helps ensure that the exact automation revision tested in one stage is the same revision deployed later?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Promote the same versioned artifact or commit through the pipeline<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rewrite the code before each stage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Disable source control after testing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Recreate the deployment files manually<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 1<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promoting the same versioned artifact or exact commit through pipeline stages ensures consistency between testing and production deployment. If code is rebuilt or altered between stages without controlled versioning, the production result may differ from what was tested. Artifact promotion and immutable version identifiers improve reproducibility, auditing, and rollback. Manual recreation introduces unnecessary risk. Mature CI\/CD workflows should clearly associate test results, approvals, and deployment records with a specific commit, build, or artifact version.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 346.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which practice is most appropriate when a CI pipeline needs temporary credentials to test an infrastructure API?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Commit them to the repository<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Inject them securely from a secret store at runtime<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Place them in a public build log<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hardcode them in the test script<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 2<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CI pipelines should retrieve sensitive credentials from an approved secret-management system and inject them only when needed. This reduces the chance that passwords, tokens, or private keys will be exposed through repository history, code review, or logs. The credentials should be scoped to the test environment and granted only the required permissions. Public build logs and hardcoded secrets are particularly risky because CI output and source repositories may be widely accessible. Temporary or short-lived credentials are preferable where supported.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 347.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which Cisco NX-OS feature is most appropriate for scheduling a local automation task to run at a specific time or interval based on supported event mechanisms?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> HSRP<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vPC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Embedded Event Manager<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> LACP<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 3<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embedded Event Manager can use timer-based events in addition to triggers such as syslog messages or interface transitions. This allows local automation tasks to execute at defined intervals or times, depending on the supported EEM event detector. For example, EEM might periodically collect operational data or perform a health check. HSRP, vPC, and LACP provide network availability or link functions rather than general scheduling. Scheduled EEM actions should still be tested carefully to avoid excessive command execution or resource consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 348.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A Nexus switch must run a Python program that requires standard Linux utilities and libraries. Which local environment is most appropriate?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> HSRP process<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> NX-API response body<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> EIGRP process<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Guest Shell<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 4<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guest Shell provides a Linux-based environment on supported Nexus switches and is appropriate for Python scripts that need access to common Linux tools and libraries. It allows local programmability while remaining separate from the core NX-OS execution environment. NX-API is an external programmatic interface rather than a Linux shell. HSRP and EIGRP are networking protocols and do not provide scripting environments. Engineers should consider Guest Shell resource limits, package compatibility, and security requirements before deploying production automation locally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 349.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which approach best reduces the risk that a Guest Shell script consumes excessive CPU or memory on a production switch?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Test resource usage and enforce operational limits before deployment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Run infinite loops intentionally<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Disable monitoring<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Start as many parallel processes as possible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 1<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-box automation shares hardware resources with the network platform, so scripts should be tested carefully for CPU, memory, process, and storage usage. Rate limiting, bounded loops, timeouts, and monitoring help prevent a script from consuming excessive resources. Infinite loops and uncontrolled concurrency can affect device stability. Monitoring should remain enabled so resource problems can be detected quickly. Local automation should be treated with the same operational discipline as external automation because errors occur directly on production infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 350.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which HTTP method is normally used by RESTCONF to remove a resource represented by a YANG data node?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> GET<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> DELETE<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> HEAD<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> OPTIONS<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 2<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RESTCONF uses HTTP DELETE to remove supported configuration resources represented by YANG-modeled data. The exact target URI and deletion semantics depend on the model and device implementation. GET retrieves data, while HEAD and OPTIONS serve different HTTP purposes. Destructive RESTCONF operations should be validated carefully before execution, especially when automated across many devices. Scripts should confirm the intended resource path, inspect response status codes, and preserve audit information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 351.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which RESTCONF method is commonly used to replace the complete representation of an existing resource when supported?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> PUT<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> GET<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> OPTIONS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> HEAD<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 1<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PUT is commonly used to create or replace the complete representation of a resource at a known URI, depending on RESTCONF semantics and platform support. PATCH is typically associated with partial modification, while GET retrieves data. Because replacing a complete resource may overwrite existing values, automation should construct the payload carefully and validate current state before sending the request. Developers should follow the specific device and YANG model documentation rather than assuming every RESTCONF implementation behaves identically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 352.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which RESTCONF method is generally most suitable for modifying only selected fields of an existing resource when supported?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> HEAD<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> PATCH<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> GET<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> OPTIONS<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 2<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PATCH is generally associated with partial updates, allowing selected portions of a resource to be changed without replacing the complete representation. This can reduce the risk of unintentionally overwriting unrelated configuration. Exact semantics depend on implementation and supported patch formats. GET retrieves data and does not modify resources, while HEAD and OPTIONS serve other HTTP purposes. Automation should verify the platform documentation and test changes in a controlled environment before using partial updates in production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 353.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which NETCONF operation is used to release a datastore that was previously locked by a client?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;unlock&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;commit&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;get&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;copy-config&gt;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 1<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NETCONF <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;unlock&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> operation releases a datastore previously locked by the client. Locks should be held only as long as necessary because they can prevent other authorized sessions from modifying configuration. A well-designed automation workflow acquires the lock, performs coordinated changes, validates or commits them as appropriate, and then releases the lock even when errors occur. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;commit&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;get&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;copy-config&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> perform different functions. Cleanup logic is important to prevent abandoned locks from disrupting other workflows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 354.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which NETCONF operation copies an entire configuration datastore to another supported datastore or destination?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;edit-config&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;copy-config&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;lock&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;hello&gt;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 2<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;copy-config&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> operation copies a complete configuration from one source datastore to a target datastore or supported destination. This can be useful for backup, initialization, or configuration management workflows when the device supports the required datastores. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;edit-config&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> changes selected configuration data, while <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;lock&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> controls concurrent editing and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;hello&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is used during session establishment. Automation should verify device capabilities before relying on particular datastore operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 355.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which NETCONF operation is intended to validate a configuration without necessarily activating it, when the device advertises the relevant capability?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;validate&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;close-session&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;get&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;unlock&gt;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 1<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the NETCONF validation capability is supported, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;validate&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> checks whether configuration content is syntactically and semantically acceptable without necessarily making it active. This is especially useful with candidate configurations because automation can detect errors before commit. Validation capability should not be assumed; the client should inspect the server&#8217;s advertised capabilities during session establishment. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;get&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> retrieves data, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;unlock&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> releases a datastore lock, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;close-session&gt;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ends the NETCONF session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 356.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which Ansible concept allows a playbook to run against a limited subset of inventory hosts during a cautious production rollout?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vault<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Handler<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Template<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Host limiting or staged targeting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 4<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ansible can target only selected hosts or groups, allowing teams to perform staged or canary-style rollouts rather than changing every device simultaneously. This reduces blast radius because engineers can validate behavior on a small subset before expanding deployment. Inventory organization, host patterns, and execution limits all help control scope. Vault protects secrets, handlers perform follow-up actions, and templates generate content. Controlled targeting is an important safety mechanism for production network automation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 357.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which Ansible execution strategy best reduces risk when updating a large number of production devices?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Change all devices simultaneously without validation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use staged batches and verify results between groups<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Disable failure handling<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ignore unreachable devices<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 2<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staged batch deployment reduces operational risk by limiting the number of devices affected at one time. A small initial group can be changed and validated before the workflow continues to additional devices. If a problem occurs, automation can stop before the issue spreads across the entire environment. Ansible provides mechanisms such as serial execution to control batch size. Ignoring failures or changing every device at once increases the blast radius. Progressive rollout is especially useful for core data center infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 358.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which Terraform command formats configuration files into the standard canonical style?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terraform destroy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terraform fmt<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terraform apply<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terraform import<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 2<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terraform fmt<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rewrites Terraform configuration files into the standard formatting style. This improves readability and consistency across teams and is often run automatically in CI. It does not validate provider connectivity or apply infrastructure changes. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terraform apply<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> changes resources, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terraform destroy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> removes them, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terraform import<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> associates existing infrastructure with Terraform state. Formatting is a simple but useful quality control because consistent code is easier to review and maintain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 359.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which Terraform command associates an existing infrastructure resource with a resource address in Terraform state without recreating the resource?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terraform import<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terraform destroy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terraform fmt<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terraform output<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 1<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terraform import<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brings an existing resource under Terraform state management by associating it with a Terraform resource address. The resource is not recreated simply by the import operation. Afterward, the configuration should accurately describe the imported resource so future plans behave as expected. Importing is useful when organizations adopt Terraform for infrastructure that already exists. Careful plan review is important after import because differences between configuration and actual state can produce unexpected proposed changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 360.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A production automation deployment succeeds technically, but monitoring shows unexpected application connectivity problems afterward. What should the automation process do next?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Continue deploying to more devices without investigation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>2.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Delete all deployment logs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>3.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stop further rollout and initiate validation or rollback according to the deployment plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Disable monitoring so the pipeline can complete<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: 3<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A successful API or configuration response does not guarantee that the resulting service behavior is correct. If post-deployment monitoring reveals connectivity problems, further rollout should stop and the team should validate the impact. Depending on the predefined deployment plan, the safest action may be rollback, remediation, or escalation. Deployment logs and telemetry should be retained because they help determine what changed and why. Mature automation includes post-change verification, failure thresholds, and rollback procedures rather than treating configuration success as the only definition of success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>View Full Cisco CCNP Data Center 300-635 Exam Dumps and Practice Test Dumps &nbsp; Question 341. 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