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What should a network administrator consider when deciding to implement automation?

The correct answer is D. Manual changes frequently lead to configuration errors and inconsistencies.. When considering network automation, an administrator should recognize that manual changes are prone to configuration errors and inconsistencies, which automation aims to reduce.

Submitted by luis.pe· Mar 5, 2026

Question

What should a network administrator consider when deciding to implement automation?

Options

  • AAutomated systems may have difficulty expanding network changes at scale.
  • BNetwork automation typically is limited to the configuration and management of virtual devices
  • CNetwork automation typically increases enterprise management operating costs.
  • DManual changes frequently lead to configuration errors and inconsistencies.

How the community answered

(17 responses)
  • C
    6% (1)
  • D
    94% (16)

Why each option

When considering network automation, an administrator should recognize that manual changes are prone to configuration errors and inconsistencies, which automation aims to reduce.

AAutomated systems may have difficulty expanding network changes at scale.

Automated systems are specifically designed to expand network changes efficiently at scale, making this statement incorrect.

BNetwork automation typically is limited to the configuration and management of virtual devices

Network automation is not limited to virtual devices; it is extensively used for both physical and virtual network infrastructure.

CNetwork automation typically increases enterprise management operating costs.

Network automation typically reduces enterprise management operating costs in the long run by increasing efficiency, reducing errors, and freeing up staff for more strategic tasks, making this statement incorrect.

DManual changes frequently lead to configuration errors and inconsistencies.Correct

Manual network configuration processes are inherently prone to human error, leading to misconfigurations, inconsistencies across devices, and extended troubleshooting times, especially in large and complex networks. Network automation addresses these issues by standardizing configurations, applying changes consistently, and reducing the likelihood of errors, thereby improving reliability and efficiency.

Concept tested: Benefits of network automation

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/collateral/enterprise-networks/software-defined-access/white-paper-c11-739343.html

Topics

#network automation#automation benefits#configuration errors#manual configuration

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