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200-901 Practice Question: A DevOps engineer is using the Cisco Meraki API…
A DevOps engineer is using the Cisco Meraki API to retrieve a list of networks. Which HTTP method should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests whether candidates confuse POST with GET for read operations, especially when the API documentation uses POST for non-standard actions like generating reports or running queries, leading candidates to incorrectly assume POST is acceptable for retrieving lists.
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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
The GET method is the correct HTTP verb for retrieving a list of networks from the Cisco Meraki API because it is a read-only operation that fetches existing resources without modifying server state. The Meraki API follows RESTful conventions where GET requests are used to query collections or individual resources, and the endpoint for listing networks is typically a GET to /organizations/{organizationId}/networks.
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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PUT
Why it's wrong here
PUT replaces or creates the resource at the target URI, so it cannot retrieve a network list. It is tempting because PUT is a valid REST method used for idempotent updates, and would be correct when modifying an existing Meraki network's configuration rather than reading it.
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POST
Why it's wrong here
POST submits data to create or modify a resource; retrieving a list of networks requires the safe, idempotent GET method. It is tempting because POST is the common method for sending API requests, but it would be correct when creating a network, not reading existing ones.
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DELETE
Why it's wrong here
DELETE removes an existing resource; retrieving a list of networks is a read operation, which uses GET. It is tempting because DELETE targets a specific network endpoint, but it would be correct only for decommissioning a network, not listing them.
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GET
Why this is correct
GET retrieves representations of resources without altering state, matching the requirement to list networks. The Meraki API exposes network collections at a REST endpoint, and retrieval is a safe, idempotent read operation, so GET is the method the stem's scenario demands.
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