Question 1mediummultiple choice
Full question →mediummultiple choiceObjective-mapped
An API client sends a valid GET request and receives an HTTP 200 response. What does that indicate?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Distractor review
The resource was deleted successfully
Deletion success is more commonly associated with other methods and codes, not specifically the meaning of 200 for a GET.
B
Best answer
The request was successful
Correct. HTTP 200 means the request succeeded.
C
Distractor review
Authentication permanently failed
Authentication failures are represented by codes such as 401 or 403 depending on the condition.
D
Distractor review
The server requires a reboot
A reboot requirement is not what HTTP 200 indicates.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
A frequent exam trap is mistaking the HTTP 200 status code for indicating actions other than a successful GET request, such as resource deletion or authentication failure. Candidates might incorrectly associate 200 with deletion success, which is more accurately represented by 204 No Content. Others may confuse 200 with authentication errors, which are actually indicated by 401 Unauthorized or 403 Forbidden codes. This confusion arises because candidates sometimes focus on the number 200 as a generic success without linking it specifically to the GET method’s successful retrieval. Understanding the precise meaning of HTTP codes in the context of REST API methods is essential to avoid this trap.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
HTTP status codes are standardized responses from a server to indicate the result of a client's request. The 200 OK status code specifically means that the server has successfully processed the GET request and returned the requested resource in the response body. This is fundamental in RESTful API design, where GET requests are safe and idempotent, used solely to retrieve data without modifying server state. When a client sends a GET request to a Cisco device’s REST API, receiving a 200 response confirms that the device understood the request, found the resource, and returned it correctly. This contrasts with other HTTP methods like POST or DELETE, which may return different success codes such as 201 or 204. The 200 code is a clear indicator that the resource is accessible and the request was valid, which is critical for automation scripts that depend on accurate status feedback. A common exam trap is confusing the 200 status with other outcomes like deletion success or authentication failure. For example, deletion success typically returns a 204 No Content, and authentication errors return 401 or 403. Misinterpreting 200 as anything other than a successful GET response can lead to incorrect assumptions about the network state or API behavior. In practical Cisco network automation, correctly interpreting HTTP status codes ensures reliable scripting and troubleshooting of programmable network devices.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- An HTTP 200 response code indicates that the API client’s GET request was successfully processed and the requested resource was returned by the server.
- In RESTful APIs, the GET method is used to retrieve data without causing side effects, and a 200 status confirms the resource is available and delivered.
- HTTP status codes in the 2xx range represent successful responses, with 200 specifically meaning the request succeeded and the response body contains the requested data.
- A 200 response differs from other success codes like 201 (resource created) or 204 (no content), which indicate different outcomes for other HTTP methods.
- Authentication failures are indicated by 401 (Unauthorized) or 403 (Forbidden) status codes, not by 200, which confirms successful access.
- The HTTP 200 code does not imply any server-side changes like deletion or reboot requirements; it strictly confirms successful retrieval.
- Understanding HTTP status codes is essential for network automation and programmability, as they indicate the success or failure of API interactions.
- Cisco devices and network automation tools rely on HTTP status codes to validate REST API calls and ensure proper communication with network elements.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Related practice questions
Related 200-301 practice-question pages
Use these pages to review the topic behind this question. This is how one missed question becomes focused revision.
CCNA subnetting practice questions
Practise IPv4 subnetting, CIDR, masks, host ranges and subnet selection.
CCNA OSPF practice questions
Practise OSPF neighbours, router IDs, metrics, areas and routing-table interpretation.
CCNA VLAN practice questions
Practise VLANs, access ports, trunks, allowed VLANs and switching scenarios.
CCNA STP practice questions
Practise spanning tree, root bridge election, port roles and STP troubleshooting.
CCNA EtherChannel practice questions
Practise LACP, PAgP, port-channel behaviour and bundle requirements.
CCNA ACL practice questions
Practise standard and extended ACLs, permit/deny logic and traffic filtering.
CCNA NAT practice questions
Practise static NAT, dynamic NAT, PAT and inside/outside address translation.
CCNA DHCP practice questions
Practise DHCP scopes, relay, leases and troubleshooting.
CCNA show ip route practice questions
Practise routing-table output, longest-prefix match, AD and route selection.
CCNA show interfaces trunk practice questions
Practise trunk verification and VLAN forwarding across switches.
CCNA wireless security practice questions
Practise WLAN security, authentication and wireless architecture concepts.
CCNA IPv6 practice questions
Practise IPv6 addressing, routes, neighbour discovery and common IPv6 exam traps.
More questions from this exam
Keep practising from the same exam bank, or move into a focused topic page if this question exposed a weak area.
Question 1
A router learns the same prefix from both OSPF and EIGRP. Which route is installed by default?
Question 2
A router shows this output: R1#show ip ospf neighbor Neighbor ID Pri State Dead Time Address Interface 10.1.1.2 1 FULL/DR 00:00:34 192.168.12.2 GigabitEthernet0/0 10.1.1.3 1 2WAY/DROTHER 00:00:39 192.168.12.3 GigabitEthernet0/0 Which statement is correct?
Question 3
What is the OSPF metric called?
Question 4
A non-root switch has two uplinks toward the root bridge. One path has a lower total STP cost than the other. What role will the lower-cost uplink have?
Question 5
A router interface applies this ACL inbound: 10 deny tcp any any eq 80 20 permit ip any any A user reports that web browsing to a server by IP address fails, but ping works. Which statement best explains the behavior?
Question 6
A router learns route 198.51.100.0/24 from OSPF with AD 110 and also has a static route to the same prefix configured with AD 150. Which route is installed?
FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this 200-301 question test?
An HTTP 200 response code indicates that the API client’s GET request was successfully processed and the requested resource was returned by the server.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The request was successful — HTTP 200 indicates a successful request. For a GET operation, it generally means the server successfully returned the requested resource representation.
What should I do if I get this 200-301 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
Discussion
Loading comments…
Sign in to join the discussion.