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200-901 Practice Question: A Python script uses the Cisco Meraki API to…
A Python script uses the Cisco Meraki API to create a new network and then immediately attempts to configure an SSID on that network. The SSID creation fails with a 400 error indicating 'network is not ready'. What is the most likely cause?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that API calls are synchronous and that a successful creation response means the resource is immediately usable, ignoring the asynchronous provisioning that occurs in cloud-managed platforms like Meraki.
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 is not fully provisioned yet; a delay is needed.
The Meraki API returns a 400 error with 'network is not ready' because creating a network is an asynchronous operation. The network's underlying infrastructure (e.g., virtual LANs, DHCP scopes, firewall rules) must be fully provisioned before it can accept SSID configurations. Attempting to configure an SSID immediately after creation fails because the network is still in a 'pending' or 'provisioning' state, requiring a polling delay or retry logic.
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 is not fully provisioned yet; a delay is needed.
Why this is correct
Asynchronous provisioning requires waiting.
- ✗
The API rate limit has been exceeded.
Why it's wrong here
Rate limiting returns 429, not 400.
- ✗
The API key does not have write access to networks.
Why it's wrong here
Insufficient permissions return 403.
- ✗
The SSID name contains invalid characters.
Why it's wrong here
Invalid format returns a different 400 error.
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