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350-401 · Question #1320

Drag and Drop Question Drag and drop the automation characteristics from the left onto the corresponding tools on the right. Answer:

The correct answer is based on Python; proprietary syntax in configuration files based on Ruby; high availability offered through a multi-primary architecture; Ruby syntax in configuration files. This question maps automation tool characteristics to their respective platforms: Ansible uses Python-based architecture and YAML playbooks, making it accessible without deep programming knowledge; Chef uses Ruby syntax in its configuration files (recipes and cookbooks); SaltStac

Submitted by yuriko_h· Mar 6, 2026Automation and Programmability - Identify characteristics and use cases of automation tools including Ansible, Chef, Puppet, and SaltStack (commonly tested in CCNA, CCNP, or CompTIA Network+ certification domains)

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Drag and Drop Question Drag and drop the automation characteristics from the left onto the corresponding tools on the right. Answer:

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based on Pythonproprietary syntax in configuration files based on Rubyhigh availability offered through a multi-primary architectureRuby syntax in configuration files

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  • based on Python
  • proprietary syntax in configuration files based on Ruby
  • high availability offered through a multi-primary architecture
  • Ruby syntax in configuration files

Explanation

This question maps automation tool characteristics to their respective platforms: Ansible uses Python-based architecture and YAML playbooks, making it accessible without deep programming knowledge; Chef uses Ruby syntax in its configuration files (recipes and cookbooks); SaltStack (Salt) offers high availability through a multi-primary (multi-master) architecture; and Puppet uses a proprietary declarative language based on Ruby in its manifests. Each tool has a distinct design philosophy and language foundation that differentiates it from competitors.

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#Automation Tools#Configuration Management#DevOps#Infrastructure as Code

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