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200-901 Practice Question: Is using the Cisco Meraki API to retrieve a list…
A network engineer is using the Cisco Meraki API to retrieve a list of SSIDs for a specific network. The API returns an HTTP 200 status but an empty array for the SSIDs. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that an HTTP 200 always means data exists, but the trap here is that a successful API response can legitimately return an empty array when the resource has no configured items.
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
✓
The network exists but has no SSIDs configured.
An HTTP 200 status indicates the request was successfully processed by the Meraki API, meaning the API key, network ID, and request format were all valid. An empty array for SSIDs specifically means the network exists and the API queried it correctly, but no SSIDs have been configured on that network. This is the expected behavior when a network has no wireless profiles defined.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
The network exists but has no SSIDs configured.
Why this is correct
Empty array indicates no SSIDs, which is valid.
- ✗
The network ID is incorrect.
Why it's wrong here
Wrong network ID returns 404, not empty array.
- ✗
The API key is invalid.
Why it's wrong here
Invalid API key results in 401/403, not empty array.
- ✗
The request body is malformed.
Why it's wrong here
Malformed request returns 400, not empty array.
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