20+ practice questions focused on Restconf — one of the most tested topics on the CCNA 200-301 v2 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Restconf PracticeMatch each HTTP method to its common REST API action.
Explanation: GET retrieves data; POST creates; PUT replaces; PATCH partially updates; DELETE removes; OPTIONS queries available methods.
Which THREE statements accurately describe the characteristics of NETCONF and RESTCONF for programmatic network configuration?
Explanation: NETCONF uses XML-encoded Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs) over a secure transport such as SSH or TLS, making option B correct. RESTCONF supports both XML and JSON encoding and uses standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE), so option C is correct. Both NETCONF and RESTCONF rely on YANG data models to define the structure of configuration and operational data, confirming option D. Option A is incorrect because NETCONF does not use HTTP methods; that is a characteristic of RESTCONF. Option E is wrong because RESTCONF does not use a separate commit operation; changes are applied immediately with each HTTP request, unlike NETCONF's candidate config and commit model.
In a controller-based design, which statement best describes a northbound API?
Explanation: A northbound API is the interface exposed by the controller to external applications, orchestration systems, dashboards, or automation tools. In plain language, it is the way software above the controller communicates with the controller so that it can request data, apply policy, or trigger changes. This is different from the southbound side, where the controller interacts with the underlying infrastructure devices. This concept appears often in automation topics because it helps define where the controller sits in the larger architecture. A northbound API is not a physical cable, and it does not replace security controls. It is an application-facing software interface, which is exactly what the correct answer should capture.
A REST API call uses the GET method against a device inventory endpoint. What is the most likely intent of the call?
Explanation: The most likely intent is to retrieve information, not to create or delete it. In practical terms, GET is commonly used when a client wants to read state or inventory data from an API endpoint. This is one of the most basic REST-style concepts in network automation. The key is to associate method semantics with likely operational intent.
Why is a northbound API valuable to orchestration tools in a controller-based network?
Explanation: A northbound API is valuable because it gives orchestration tools a defined way to request data and trigger changes on the controller programmatically. In plain language, the tool can interact with the controller through software rather than relying on manual device-by-device operations. That makes higher-level automation and service coordination possible. The controller is the platform, and the northbound API is the application-facing interface into it. The correct answer is the one focused on orchestration and software-driven interaction.
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Start with 10 questions to gauge your current understanding of Restconf. This tells you whether you need a concept refresher or just practice.
2. Review every explanation
For each question — right or wrong — read the full explanation. Understanding why an answer is correct is more valuable than knowing the answer itself.
3. Focus on exam traps
Restconf questions on the 200-301 frequently use trap wording. Look for subtle differences in answers that test your precision, not just general knowledge.
4. Reach 80% consistently
Do repeated sessions until you score 80%+ three times in a row. Then move to mixed-mode practice to test cross-topic recall under realistic conditions.
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