Network automation Scenario-Based Questions

1. A critical network outage has occurred, and multiple customers are affected. Describe the steps you would take to identify the root cause and restore service while communicating effectively with stakeholders.

2. You are tasked with automating the configuration of routers and switches in a large enterprise network. How would you prioritize which devices to automate first, and what factors would you consider in your decision-making process?

3. A network device you manage is showing frequent disconnects, and the logs indicate a possible configuration issue. Explain how you would troubleshoot the problem using automation tools and what scripts you might write to assist.

4. You need to implement a new network segmentation strategy to enhance security. How would you approach automating the creation of VLANs and access control lists across multiple switches?

5. During a network health check, you discover that certain configured policies are not being enforced consistently across devices. How would you use automation to identify and rectify these discrepancies systematically?

6. A senior management team requests a detailed report on network performance over the past six months, including potential bottlenecks and suggestions for improvement. Describe your approach to gathering and automating the data collection for this report.

7. A colleague from another department has requested access to specific network configuration tools you’ve developed. However, you have concerns about security and policy compliance. How do you handle this request while maintaining security protocols?

8. Your organization is migrating to a cloud-based network infrastructure, and part of the transition involves setting up automated provisioning of network resources. Outline how you would approach this task and the tools you might use.

9. You’ve noticed that a particular script you developed for automating routine network tasks has started to produce inconsistent results. What steps would you take to diagnose and fix the issues with the script?

10. An external audit found gaps in your network’s compliance with regulatory standards. Describe how you would leverage network automation tools to address these gaps and ensure ongoing compliance.