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200-901 Practice Question: A Python script using the Cisco Meraki SDK fails…
A Python script using the Cisco Meraki SDK fails with 'APIError: 429 Too Many Requests'. What action should the developer take?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between handling rate limiting (429) versus handling request timeouts (408/504), so candidates mistakenly choose to increase the timeout value instead of implementing retry logic with backoff.
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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Add a retry mechanism with exponential backoff
The HTTP 429 status code indicates rate limiting has been exceeded. The Meraki API enforces rate limits to protect its infrastructure, and the SDK's built-in retry mechanism with exponential backoff is the correct way to handle this, as it automatically waits increasing intervals between retries, respecting the Retry-After header if present.
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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Increase the timeout value
Why it's wrong here
Timeout controls how long to wait for a response, not rate limiting.
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Change the HTTP method to POST
Why it's wrong here
HTTP method is unrelated to rate limiting.
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Use a different API key
Why it's wrong here
The key is valid; rate limiting applies regardless of key.
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Add a retry mechanism with exponential backoff
Why this is correct
Standard best practice to handle rate limiting.
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