The correct first step is to send a GET request to retrieve the current interface configuration. This is because RESTCONF operates on a stateless client-server model where you must first read the existing datastore state before making any modifications, ensuring your change payload is based on the actual live configuration rather than an assumption. On the CCNA 200-301 v2 exam, this workflow tests your understanding of RESTCONF’s idempotent operations and the YANG data model hierarchy, often appearing in drag-and-drop or sequence questions where a common trap is to jump directly to a PUT or PATCH without the initial GET. Remember that RESTCONF treats configuration as a resource you query first—think of it as “check before you change.” A useful memory tip is the acronym GRAB: GET, Review, Assemble, and then PUT or PATCH to apply the update.
CCNA AI and Network Operations Practice Question
This 200-301 practice question tests your understanding of ai and network operations. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Drag and drop the following steps into the correct order to send a RESTCONF GET request to retrieve interface configuration from a Cisco IOS-XE device and apply a configuration change based on the response.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Send GET request to retrieve current interface configuration
The correct workflow is to first retrieve the current configuration with a GET request, then analyze the response to understand what changes are needed, create the updated payload in JSON or XML, and finally apply the change using PUT or PATCH.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Send GET request to retrieve current interface configuration
Why this is correct
First step: retrieve the current configuration to know the starting state.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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Analyze the JSON/XML response to identify required changes
Why this is correct
Second step: parse the response to determine what modifications are needed.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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Create the updated configuration payload in JSON or XML format
Why this is correct
Third step: craft the new configuration data based on the analysis.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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Apply the configuration change using a PUT or PATCH request
Why this is correct
Fourth step: send the update request to the device.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
→Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
→Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
→Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this 200-301 question in full detail.
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related 200-301 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
AI and Network Operations — This question tests AI and Network Operations — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Send GET request to retrieve current interface configuration — The correct workflow is to first retrieve the current configuration with a GET request, then analyze the response to understand what changes are needed, create the updated payload in JSON or XML, and finally apply the change using PUT or PATCH.
What should I do if I get this 200-301 question wrong?
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related 200-301 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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Variation 1. Drag and drop the following steps into the correct order to retrieve a specific interface's configuration via RESTCONF and apply a change to the interface description.
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✓ A.Send GET request to retrieve interface configuration, parse JSON/XML response, modify the description field, send PUT request with updated configuration, send GET request to verify the change.
✓ B.Send PUT request to apply the change, send GET request to retrieve interface configuration, parse JSON/XML response, modify the description field, send GET request to verify the change.
✓ C.Send GET request to retrieve interface configuration, modify the description field, send GET request to verify the change, send PUT request with updated configuration.
✓ D.Send PUT request with updated configuration, send GET request to retrieve interface configuration, parse JSON/XML response, modify the description field, send GET request to verify the change.
Why A: First retrieve the config, parse it, modify the description, apply the change, then verify.
Variation 2. Drag and drop the following steps into the correct order to retrieve the current OSPF configuration via RESTCONF and apply a change to the OSPF process ID on a Cisco IOS-XE device.
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✓ A.Send a GET request to retrieve the current OSPF configuration.
✓ B.Parse the retrieved JSON/XML payload to identify the OSPF process ID.
✓ C.Modify the OSPF process ID in the payload.
✓ D.Send a PUT or PATCH request to apply the change.
Why A: First, send a GET request to retrieve the current OSPF configuration. Then parse the JSON/XML payload to identify the OSPF process ID. Next, modify the OSPF process ID in the payload. Finally, send a PUT or PATCH request to apply the change.
Variation 3. Drag and drop the following steps into the correct order to retrieve a specific interface configuration via RESTCONF and apply a change to the interface description.
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✓ A.Send a GET request to retrieve the current interface configuration.
✓ B.Parse the retrieved JSON/XML data to locate the interface description field.
✓ C.Send a PUT request with the modified JSON/XML data to update the interface description.
✓ D.Send a GET request to verify the change was applied successfully.
Why A: Retrieve the current interface config, parse it, modify the description, apply the update, and verify the change.
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