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CCNP Practice Question: Is using the Cisco DNA Center API to initiate a…
A network engineer is using the Cisco DNA Center API to initiate a network discovery. The API endpoint '/dna/intent/api/v1/discovery' is called with a POST request containing the following JSON payload:
```json
{
"discoveryType": "Range",
"ipAddressList": "10.10.20.1-10.10.20.254",
"protocolOrder": "SSH",
"timeout": 5,
"retryCount": 3
}```
The API returns a 202 Accepted status code. What does this indicate?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The discovery has been accepted and is being processed asynchronously.
A 202 Accepted status code means the request has been accepted for processing, but the processing has not been completed. The discovery is asynchronous and will continue in the background.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The discovery was completed successfully and devices are added.
Why it's wrong here
202 does not mean completion; it means accepted for processing.
- ✗
The request is invalid and the payload needs correction.
Why it's wrong here
A 202 indicates the request was valid and accepted.
- ✓
The discovery has been accepted and is being processed asynchronously.
Why this is correct
202 Accepted is used for asynchronous operations.
- ✗
The server is busy and the request is queued.
Why it's wrong here
202 does not necessarily mean queued; it means accepted for processing.
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