200-901 Understanding and Using APIs Practice Question
A network automation engineer is using the Cisco DNA Center intent API to retrieve a list of network devices. Which API endpoint should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between 'network-device' (inventory) and 'topology' (relationships) — candidates mistakenly pick topology because they think 'list of devices' implies a map view, but the intent API separates raw device data from topological connections.
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 /dna/intent/api/v1/network-device
The correct endpoint is GET /dna/intent/api/v1/network-device because the Cisco DNA Center intent API uses this path to retrieve a list of all network devices managed by the controller. The 'network-device' resource is specifically designed for device inventory operations, returning details such as hostname, IP address, platform ID, and software version. This aligns with the intent API's purpose of abstracting underlying complexities into business-relevant resources.
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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GET /dna/intent/api/v1/site
Why it's wrong here
The site endpoint returns site hierarchy objects, not device inventory records, so no device list is produced. It is tempting because sites group devices logically, and it would be correct when retrieving site topology or assigning devices to a site, not when enumerating managed devices.
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GET /dna/intent/api/v1/topology
Why it's wrong here
The topology endpoint returns link and node relationship data for drawing network maps, not a flat inventory of managed devices. It is tempting because topology nodes reference devices, and it would be correct when visualising physical or logical connectivity between sites and devices.
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GET /dna/intent/api/v1/network-device
Why this is correct
The network-device resource path under /dna/intent/api/v1 returns the device inventory, matching the requirement to retrieve a list of network devices. The intent API versioning and resource naming align exactly with the documented endpoint for this operation.
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GET /dna/intent/api/v1/issue
Why it's wrong here
The issue endpoint returns assurance problems and their details, not device records. It is tempting because issues are associated with devices, and it would be correct when retrieving health or troubleshooting information for a site, device, or network under assurance monitoring.
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