200-901 Cisco Platforms and Development Practice Question
A developer is using the Cisco Meraki Dashboard API to manage networks. The developer needs to perform operations that require identifying a specific network. Which two identifiers are required when making a request to retrieve or modify a network? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that a network can be identified by a single ID or by other resource IDs like device serial, when both organization and network IDs are needed.
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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organizationId
To target a specific network in the Meraki Dashboard API, both organizationId and networkId are required. The organizationId scopes the request to the correct organization, and the networkId identifies the particular network within that organization. Other identifiers like deviceSerial, clientId, or configTemplateId are used for different resources and are not part of the network identification path.
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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clientId
Why it's wrong here
clientId is used when working with individual clients, such as in client-related endpoints. It is not part of the network identification path. For network operations, the API expects organizationId and networkId, so clientId is irrelevant and would not be accepted as a substitute.
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organizationId
Why this is correct
The organizationId is required because networks belong to an organization. Many Meraki API endpoints, such as those for networks, are nested under /organizations/{organizationId}/networks. Without the organizationId, the API cannot determine which organization's networks to access, resulting in an error.
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deviceSerial
Why it's wrong here
deviceSerial is used when managing individual devices, not networks. While some network-level operations may involve devices, the network itself is identified by networkId and organizationId. Including deviceSerial is not required and would not help in targeting a network resource.
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networkId
Why this is correct
The networkId uniquely identifies a specific network within an organization. Endpoints like /networks/{networkId} require this ID to retrieve or modify the network. Without it, the API cannot target the correct network, so it is essential for operations on a particular network.
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configTemplateId
Why it's wrong here
configTemplateId is used for configuration templates that can be applied to networks, but it is not required to identify a network for general operations. While templates are associated with networks, the network itself is still identified by its own ID and the organization ID.
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