Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUTO) — Question 71

Which two features are foundations of a software-defined network instead of a traditional network? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. control plane and data plane are tightly coupled
• B. build upon a robust software stack
• C. requires device by device-level configurations
• D. automated through expressed intent to a software controller
• E. requires significant physical hardware resources

Correct answer: B, D

Explanation

The correct answers are B and D because a software-defined network relies on a robust software stack to manage resources and is automated through a software controller that interprets user intent. Options A and C describe characteristics of traditional networks, while E does not align with the efficiency that software-defined networking aims to achieve.