The correct answer is A. json_final = json.loads(json_data).
When using Python on Cisco devices:
* The cli() function returns output as a string
* To work with structured data, the string must be converted into a JSON object (Python dictionary) The exhibit shows:
json_data = cli(cmd)
json_final = json.import(json_data)
This is incorrect because:
* json.import() is not a valid Python function
* The script fails to convert the JSON string into a Python object
json_final = json.loads(json_data)
* json.loads() parses a JSON-formatted string
* Converts it into a Python dictionary
* Enables access using keys like:
json_final[ " TABLE_intf " ][ " ROW_intf " ][0] [ " prefix " ]
* B. This line assumes the JSON is already converted into an object. It does not fix the conversion issue.
* C. Incorrect syntax and unnecessary; json is already imported properly.
* D. Just defines a command string; does not address JSON conversion.
Always remember the difference:
* json.loads() # String # Python object
* json.dumps() # Python object # String
Correct Automation Workflow:
* Run CLI command
* Capture output (string)
* Convert using json.loads()
* Parse using dictionary keys
This is a core concept for Cisco automation questions in the ENCOR exam.