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200-901 Practice Question: Is automating the deployment of new branch…
A network engineer is automating the deployment of new branch offices using Cisco DNA Center REST API. The script creates a new site under a parent site using the POST /dna/intent/api/v1/site API endpoint. The script runs successfully but when checking the DNA Center UI, the new site appears under the incorrect parent site. The script uses the following JSON payload:
{
"parentId": "0a1b2c3d-4e5f-6789-0ab1-2c3d4e5f6789",
"name": "Branch-Office-42",
"type": "area",
"latitude": 34.0522,
"longitude": -118.2437
}The parentId is obtained from a GET request to /dna/intent/api/v1/site that returns a list of all sites. The engineer verified that the parentId matches the UUID of a site named 'HQ', which the engineer believes is an area. However, 'HQ' is actually a building site. The engineer is not aware that the site type is different because the GET response does not display the type field prominently. What is the most likely cause of the new site being placed under the wrong parent?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to assume any parentId from the GET response is valid, but Cisco often tests the hierarchical constraints of site types, where a mismatch (e.g., area under building) causes silent failure or incorrect placement.
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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The type field is set to 'area' but the parent site is of type 'building'
The POST /dna/intent/api/v1/site API endpoint requires the parent site's type to be compatible with the child site's type. In Cisco DNA Center, an 'area' site cannot be created under a 'building' site because the hierarchy mandates that buildings are created under areas, not the reverse. The engineer used a parentId from a site named 'HQ' that is actually a building, so the API either places the new site under a different parent or fails to enforce the hierarchy correctly, resulting in the incorrect placement.
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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The type field is set to 'area' but the parent site is of type 'building'
Why this is correct
The site hierarchy does not allow an area directly under a building. The API may fall back to a different parent, causing the site to appear under the incorrect parent.
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The script is using the wrong API endpoint for creating sites
Why it's wrong here
POST /dna/intent/api/v1/site is the correct endpoint for creating sites.
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The API is ignoring the parentId because the request is missing the 'siteId' header
Why it's wrong here
There is no 'siteId' header required for the site creation API.
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The script is not including the 'address' field which is required for site creation
Why it's wrong here
The 'address' field is not required for creating an area site.
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