Why is the DNA License included in the airport BOM?

Question

Options

• Ato implement network-wide policies that communicate crucial information quickly and accurately
• Bto increase visibility across the entire network
• Cto implement expansion projects at airport locations
• Dto extend IBN to the edge

• A
  10% (5)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  4% (2)
• D
  84% (41)

Explanation

DNA (Digital Network Architecture) licenses are required to enable Intent-Based Networking (IBN) on edge devices - specifically access layer switches and wireless infrastructure at airport locations. Without the DNA license, those edge devices cannot participate in the IBN fabric managed by Cisco DNA Center, so the license must appear in the BOM whenever edge hardware is included.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A - Communicating policies network-wide is what IBN does, not why the license is in the BOM. It confuses a benefit with a purpose.
• B - Enhanced visibility is another outcome of DNA Center/IBN, not the licensing reason for including it in a site BOM.
• C - DNA licenses are not tied to expansion projects specifically; they're required any time IBN capabilities need to run on edge hardware, regardless of whether it's a new build or expansion.

Memory tip: Think "DNA reaches the EDGE." The license is the enabler that stretches IBN from the core all the way out to edge devices - if the BOM has edge hardware (access switches, APs), it needs a DNA license to bring those devices into the IBN fold.

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