Which two benefits of using network configuration tools such as Ansible and Puppet to automate data center platforms are valid? (Choose two.)

Question

Options

• Aconsistency of systems configuration
• Bautomation of repetitive tasks
• Cability to create device and interface groups
• Dability to add VLANs and routes per device

• A
  91% (21)
• C
  4% (1)
• D
  4% (1)

Explanation

Note: The question asks you to "choose two," so the complete correct answer is A and B - the answer key you've provided appears to be missing B.

A (consistency of systems configuration) is correct because tools like Ansible and Puppet enforce idempotent, declarative configurations - meaning the same desired state is applied uniformly across all devices every time, eliminating configuration drift between systems.

B (automation of repetitive tasks) is correct because these tools are purpose-built to replace manual, error-prone CLI work with reusable playbooks and manifests that can be applied at scale across hundreds of devices simultaneously.

C is a distractor - creating device and interface groups is a feature of network management platforms (like Cisco DNA Center or APIC-EM), not a defining benefit of configuration automation tools like Ansible/Puppet.

D is a distractor - adding VLANs and routes is a task you can perform using these tools, but it's not a benefit of the tools themselves; you could do the same thing manually. The benefit is the automation of such tasks (which is option B).

Memory tip: Think "CAR" - Configuration consistency + Automation of Repetitive tasks are the two pillars. If an answer describes a specific networking task (VLANs, routes, grouping), it's describing what you can do, not why automation tools are valuable.

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