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The answer is that the network exists but has no SSIDs configured, as an HTTP 200 status with an empty SSID array from the Meraki API indicates a successful request to a valid network that simply lacks any wireless profiles. This is correct because an HTTP 200 response confirms the API key, network ID, and request syntax were all valid, so the empty array is not an error but the expected payload for a network with no SSIDs defined. On the Cisco DevNet Associate 200-901 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of API response semantics versus HTTP status codes—a common trap is assuming a 200 always means data exists, when it only means the request succeeded. Remember the memory tip: “200 says ‘I heard you,’ not ‘I have what you want’”—the status confirms the query worked, but the payload tells you if the data is there.
This 200-901 practice question tests your understanding of understanding and using apis. 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 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?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "most likely"
Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
The network exists but has no SSIDs configured.
Empty array indicates no SSIDs, which is valid.
The network ID is incorrect.
Why wrong: Wrong network ID returns 404, not empty array.
The API key is invalid.
Why wrong: Invalid API key results in 401/403, not empty array.
The request body is malformed.
Why wrong: Malformed request returns 400, not empty array.
Answer choices
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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.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
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.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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.
Common exam traps
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.
Detailed technical explanation
The Meraki API uses RESTful principles where a GET request to /networks/{networkId}/wireless/ssids returns a JSON array of SSID objects. An empty array [] is a valid response when no SSIDs exist, as the API does not return null or an error for missing configurations. In real-world scenarios, this often occurs when a network is newly created or when all SSIDs have been deleted, and the API correctly reflects the current state of the network's wireless configuration.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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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Understanding and Using APIs — This question tests Understanding and Using APIs — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: 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.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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