350-601 Network Practice Question
Which Cisco NX-OS feature allows automation and programmatic access to device configuration and monitoring using REST APIs?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between direct scripting (Python/Bash) and API-based automation, leading candidates to confuse Python scripting (which can consume APIs) with the actual API endpoint itself (NX-API).
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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NX-API
NX-API is the correct answer because it provides a REST-based API interface on Cisco NX-OS devices, allowing automation and programmatic access to configuration and monitoring via HTTP/HTTPS methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE). It exposes the device's CLI commands as RESTful API calls, enabling tools like Ansible, Postman, or custom scripts to interact with the switch without requiring SSH or direct CLI access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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NX-API
Why this is correct
NX-API is the REST API interface for NX-OS.
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Python scripting
Why it's wrong here
Python scripting is local automation, not REST API.
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Bash shell access
Why it's wrong here
Bash allows shell commands but not REST API.
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SNMP
Why it's wrong here
SNMP is older protocol, not REST.
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