Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Platforms (DEVASC) — Question 234

What is a capability of the NETCONF protocol?

Answer options

• A. allows Python scripts to be executed externally from a network device
• B. uses JSON to encode data in its content layer
• C. allows XML messages to be exchanged via the SSH protocol
• D. exposes a web-based interface

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because NETCONF is designed to use XML for data representation and operates over SSH for secure communication. Option A is incorrect as NETCONF does not execute scripts externally, option B is wrong because NETCONF primarily uses XML, and option D is not applicable as NETCONF does not inherently provide a web interface.