Exam | Tasks 1 & 2 Objective Assessment Prep | 2026 Latest Version
WGU - D417 - Automation Assessment
Introduction
Objective
In this task, you will be given a networking scenario and a set of network diagrams. You will be
asked to automate one local area network to given specifications as a proof of concept for the
larger network configuration project. Review the “Network Automation Scenario,” “School District
Network Diagram,” and “School District Closet Network Diagram” supporting documents. Then,
build your automation solutions in the lab environment (“WGU PA Virtual Lab Environment”)
provided in the “Web Links” section of this task. Provide your project documentation via exported
text files and screenshots.
Overview
Throughout your career in networking, you will be asked to develop and improve an
organization’s network using automation to support the company’s goals. You will need to conduct
assessments of the organization’s current configuration in order to determine appropriate solutions
for automating its networks. The organization’s leaders may ask you to develop a plan to automate
a state-of-the-art
networking solution with a short deadline.
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, You are a network engineer working for Autojor—an IT vendor that partners with and supports
networking infrastructure for school districts. You must design a network automation solution that
meets the district’s requirements. More information about the company and its requirements can be
found in the attached “Networking Automation Scenario.” The two automation solutions you will
develop are the deployment of VLANs and the automation of user accounts on all networking
devices and user workstations on the specific local area network. You will build your automation
solution in the lab environment.
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