350-601 Automation Practice Question
Which two statements about the Cisco NX-API REST interface are true? (Choose two.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It can be used to send CLI commands.
NX-API REST supports JSON and XML over HTTP/HTTPS, and can be used to send CLI commands (via NX-API CLI) as well as structured data.
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It only supports GET operations.
Why it's wrong here
It supports POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.
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It can be used to send CLI commands.
Why this is correct
NX-API CLI allows sending CLI commands.
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It requires the use of YANG models.
Why it's wrong here
YANG models are used by NETCONF/RESTCONF, not NX-API REST.
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It supports both XML and JSON message formats.
Why this is correct
Correct.
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It uses SSH for transport.
Why it's wrong here
It uses HTTP/HTTPS.
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