200-901 Cisco Platforms and Development Practice Question
This 200-901 practice question tests your understanding of cisco platforms and development. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A developer is using the Meraki Dashboard API to programmatically change the SSID name of a wireless network. The developer successfully authenticates with an API key and sends a PUT request to /networks/{networkId}/wireless/ssids/{number} with a JSON body containing the updated name. The API returns a 200 OK response, but the SSID name does not change in the Meraki Dashboard. The developer double-checks the networkId and SSID number, and they are correct. The developer also confirms that the API key has full write access to the network. What additional step is most likely required?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "most likely"
Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
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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After the PUT request, send a POST request to /networks/{networkId}/wireless/ssids/{number}/provision to apply the change.
The Meraki Dashboard API requires an explicit provisioning step to apply configuration changes to SSIDs. After a successful PUT request to update the SSID name, the developer must send a POST request to /networks/{networkId}/wireless/ssids/{number}/provision to push the change to the access points. The 200 OK response only confirms the API accepted the update, but the change is not applied until the provisioning endpoint is called.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✓
After the PUT request, send a POST request to /networks/{networkId}/wireless/ssids/{number}/provision to apply the change.
Why this is correct
Some Meraki SSID changes require a separate provision API call to take effect.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Use a PATCH request instead of PUT to update the SSID.
Why it's wrong here
PUT is the correct HTTP method for full resource update; PATCH is for partial updates.
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Log out of the Meraki Dashboard and re-login to see the change.
Why it's wrong here
Dashboard login does not affect API changes.
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Regenerate the API key and try again with the new key.
Why it's wrong here
The API key is already valid and working.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the misconception that a 200 OK response from a PUT request means the change is fully applied, when in fact the Meraki API requires an additional provisioning step to push the configuration to devices.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The Meraki Dashboard API uses a two-phase commit model for certain wireless configurations: the PUT request updates the configuration object in the cloud, but the POST to /provision triggers the actual deployment to the network devices. This design prevents partial or inconsistent updates from being pushed to access points immediately, allowing batch changes to be staged and applied atomically. In real-world scenarios, failing to call the provision endpoint is a common oversight when automating SSID changes at scale.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Cisco Platforms and Development — This question tests Cisco Platforms and Development — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: After the PUT request, send a POST request to /networks/{networkId}/wireless/ssids/{number}/provision to apply the change. — The Meraki Dashboard API requires an explicit provisioning step to apply configuration changes to SSIDs. After a successful PUT request to update the SSID name, the developer must send a POST request to /networks/{networkId}/wireless/ssids/{number}/provision to push the change to the access points. The 200 OK response only confirms the API accepted the update, but the change is not applied until the provisioning endpoint is called.
What should I do if I get this 200-901 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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