About This Domain
Domain 5 — Infrastructure and Automation — accounts for 20% of the DEVCOR certification exam. This domain evaluates your understanding of ansible playbooks and modules, python automation (netmiko, napalm, pyats), yang models and netconf, and related concepts. Network automation tools and techniques. To pass this section you need practical knowledge of how these services and patterns work together in real-world architectures.
What You'll Be Tested On
- Ansible playbooks and modules
- Python automation (Netmiko, NAPALM, pyATS)
- YANG models and NETCONF
- Terraform for infrastructure
Key Cisco Technologies in This Domain
Study Strategy for Domain 5
While 20% might seem like a smaller portion of the exam, every point counts toward the passing score. Focus on understanding core concepts and common exam scenarios for this domain.
Exam Tips for Domain 5
Ansible uses YAML playbooks and is agentless — most common for network automation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions on the DEVCOR exam come from Domain 5?
Domain 5 (Infrastructure and Automation) makes up 20% of the DEVCOR exam. The exam has 65 scored questions, so approximately 13 questions will come from this domain.
What services should I focus on for Domain 5?
The key services for this domain include Infrastructure Automation. Make sure you understand how each service works, its use cases, and how they integrate with one another.
How should I prepare for Infrastructure and Automation questions?
Start by reviewing the key topics listed above, then practice with domain-specific questions. Focus on understanding real-world scenarios rather than memorizing facts.
What's the best order to study the DEVCOR domains?
Many candidates start with the highest-weighted domains first. For the DEVCOR exam, the domains in order of weight are: Software Development and Design (20%), Using APIs (20%), Cisco Platforms and Development (20%), Application Deployment and Security (20%), Infrastructure and Automation (20%).
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