Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Platforms (DEVASC) — Question 307

A new application is being developed that must be hardware independent. The application includes an administrative component which is accessed using a
Windows desktop GUI. Installation and management of the environment must be fully automated. Which application deployment type meets the requirements?

Answer options

• A. virtual machine
• B. virtual Python environment
• C. container
• D. bare metal

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, virtual machine, as it provides a hardware-independent environment that can easily be automated for installation and management. Options B and C, while flexible, do not provide the full isolation and system-level integration needed for a Windows desktop GUI. Option D, bare metal, is hardware-dependent and does not meet the requirement for automation.