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200-901 Practice Question: A developer is creating a Python script to…

A developer is creating a Python script to retrieve interface statistics from a Cisco IOS XE device using RESTCONF. Which HTTP method should be used to get the data?

⚠ Common exam trap

Cisco often tests the distinction between HTTP methods in RESTCONF, and the trap here is that candidates may confuse POST (used for creating resources) with GET, especially when thinking of sending a 'request' for data.

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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GET

RESTCONF uses standard HTTP methods to perform CRUD operations on YANG-defined data. To retrieve interface statistics without modifying any resource, the GET method is correct, as it maps directly to the NETCONF <get> or <get-config> operation for reading data.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ✓

    GET

    Why this is correct

    GET retrieves data from the specified endpoint.

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    POST

    Why it's wrong here

    POST is used for creating resources, not retrieving.

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    PUT

    Why it's wrong here

    PUT is used for updating resources.

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    DELETE

    Why it's wrong here

    DELETE removes resources.

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