Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) — Question 107

How do agent-based versus agentless configuration management tools compare?

Answer options

• A. Agentless tools use proxy nodes to interface with slave nodes.
• B. Agentless tools require no messaging systems between master and slaves.
• C. Agent-based tools do not require a high-level language interpreter such as Python or Ruby on slave nodes.
• D. Agent-based tools do not require installation of additional software packages on the slave nodes.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because agentless tools operate without needing a messaging system to facilitate communication between the master and slave nodes. Option A is incorrect as it misrepresents how agentless tools function, while options C and D incorrectly describe the requirements of agent-based tools.