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200-901 Practice Question: A network developer wants to quickly prototype an…

A network developer wants to quickly prototype an application that interacts with a Cisco Catalyst 9000 switch using REST APIs. What is the most appropriate resource to use?

⚠ Common exam trap

Cisco often tests the distinction between a development sandbox (DevNet) and production management platforms (DNA Center, Prime Infrastructure), expecting candidates to recognize that rapid prototyping requires a lightweight, accessible environment rather than a full-scale orchestration tool.

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Cisco DevNet Sandbox

Cisco DevNet Sandbox provides free, cloud-hosted lab environments with pre-configured Cisco Catalyst 9000 switches that expose REST APIs (e.g., RESTCONF over HTTPS). This allows a developer to quickly prototype and test applications without needing physical hardware or complex setup, making it the most appropriate resource for rapid prototyping.

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Option-by-option breakdown

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    Cisco DevNet Sandbox

    Why this is correct

    Cisco DevNet Sandbox provides free, always-on labs with pre-configured devices for development and testing.

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    Cisco DNA Center

    Why it's wrong here

    DNA Center is a management platform, not a prototyping sandbox.

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    Cisco Unified Communications Manager

    Why it's wrong here

    Unified Communications Manager is for voice/collaboration, not switching platforms.

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    Cisco Prime Infrastructure

    Why it's wrong here

    Prime Infrastructure is legacy and not typically used for REST API prototyping.

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