def pull_partition_status(partition):
    """
    Retrieve the partition operational status as fast as possible and return
    it.
    """
    parts = partition.manager.cpc.partitions.list(
        filter_args={'name': partition.name})
    if len(parts) != 1:
        raise AssertionError()
    this_part = parts[0]
    actual_status = this_part.get_property('status')
    return actual_status