- A
Create and assign a site to a device
Site creation is part of changing the network topology.
- B
Run a command on a device via Command Runner
Why wrong: Command Runner is in 'Run your network'.
- C
Initiate a Plug and Play (PnP) device provisioning
PnP provisioning is a change operation.
- D
Deploy a configuration template to devices
Template deployment changes the network configuration.
- E
Retrieve the list of network devices
Why wrong: This is part of 'Know your network'.
Question 89 of 1,000
200-901 Cisco Platforms and Development Practice Question
This 200-901 practice question tests your understanding of cisco platforms and development. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A network engineer is using Cisco DNA Center to automate network changes. Which THREE operations are part of the 'Change your network' API category? (Choose three.)
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
✓
Create and assign a site to a device
Option A is correct because the 'Change your network' API category in Cisco DNA Center includes operations that actively modify the network state. Creating and assigning a site to a device is a configuration change that associates a physical location with a device, which directly alters the network's logical topology and is part of the site management workflow under this API category.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Create and assign a site to a device
Why this is correct
Site creation is part of changing the network topology.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Run a command on a device via Command Runner
Why it's wrong here
Command Runner is in 'Run your network'.
- ✓
Initiate a Plug and Play (PnP) device provisioning
Why this is correct
PnP provisioning is a change operation.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Deploy a configuration template to devices
Why this is correct
Template deployment changes the network configuration.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Retrieve the list of network devices
Why it's wrong here
This is part of 'Know your network'.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the distinction between read-only (query/inventory) and write (change) API operations, and the trap here is that candidates mistakenly classify 'Run a command on a device' as a change because it interacts with a device, but it is a transient troubleshooting action, not a persistent configuration change.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
Command Runner is in 'Run your network'.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The 'Change your network' API category in Cisco DNA Center is designed for lifecycle management operations that alter device or network configurations, such as provisioning via Plug and Play (PnP), deploying templates using NETCONF/YANG or CLI-based templates, and site-to-device mapping. These operations typically trigger workflows that update the Cisco DNA Center database and push configurations to devices using protocols like SSH, NETCONF, or RESTCONF, ensuring the network state matches the intended design.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 200-901 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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Cisco Platforms and Development — This question tests Cisco Platforms and Development — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create and assign a site to a device — Option A is correct because the 'Change your network' API category in Cisco DNA Center includes operations that actively modify the network state. Creating and assigning a site to a device is a configuration change that associates a physical location with a device, which directly alters the network's logical topology and is part of the site management workflow under this API category.
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