350-601 Automation Practice Question
Which TWO statements about Cisco NX-API are correct? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that NX-API uses SSH (like NETCONF) or is limited to specific hardware, when in fact it uses HTTP/HTTPS and is widely supported across Nexus platforms.
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
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NX-API uses HTTP/HTTPS as the transport protocol.
Cisco NX-API is a programmatic interface that uses HTTP/HTTPS as the transport protocol, allowing RESTful API calls to configure and monitor Nexus switches. It supports both XML and JSON output formats, enabling flexible data parsing in automation scripts. This makes options C and E correct.
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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NX-API uses SSH for transport.
Why it's wrong here
NX-API uses HTTP/HTTPS, not SSH.
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NX-API only supports GET requests.
Why it's wrong here
NX-API supports POST, GET, PUT, DELETE.
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NX-API uses HTTP/HTTPS as the transport protocol.
Why this is correct
NX-API is a RESTful API over HTTP/HTTPS.
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NX-API is only available on Nexus 3000 series switches.
Why it's wrong here
NX-API is available on Nexus 9000, 7000, 3000 series.
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NX-API can output data in XML and JSON formats.
Why this is correct
NX-API supports both XML and JSON.
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