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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.
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
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 is for updating or replacing resources.
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POST
Why it's wrong here
POST is for creating resources, not retrieving.
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DELETE
Why it's wrong here
DELETE is for deleting resources.
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GET
Why this is correct
GET is designed to retrieve resources.
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