200-301 Question 462
Select 3A network administrator is managing a large-scale enterprise network and is tasked with reducing repetitive configuration tasks while minimizing human errors during device setup. Which benefits of network automation would directly address these requirements?
- A
Improved consistency in device configuration across the network
- B
Reduction in network latency during data transmission
- C
Faster deployment of new network devices and services
- D
Enhanced ability to troubleshoot hardware failures
- E
Minimization of manual configuration errors
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Correct answers: A, C, E
Explanation
Network automation directly addresses the challenges of repetitive tasks and human error by enabling consistent configuration across devices, speeding up deployment processes, and reducing the likelihood of manual mistakes. These benefits make automation a critical tool for modern network management in large-scale environments.
- A. Correct.
Network automation ensures consistent configuration templates are applied across all devices, reducing variation that can occur with manual setup.
- B. Incorrect.
Network automation does not directly reduce network latency, as latency is more influenced by factors such as bandwidth, routing, and network topology.
- C. Correct.
Automation streamlines the deployment process by using scripts or tools to configure devices quickly, saving time compared to manual methods.
- D. Incorrect.
Troubleshooting hardware failures typically requires physical intervention or hardware diagnostics, which fall outside the scope of automation's primary benefits.
- E. Correct.
Automation minimizes human errors by replacing manual configuration steps with predefined scripts or processes, which are less prone to mistakes.