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200-901 Practice Question: A script using the Meraki Python library fails…
A script using the Meraki Python library fails with an error 'Rate limit exceeded'. The developer needs to handle this. Which approach is correct?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between proactive optimization (caching) and reactive error handling (backoff), and candidates may incorrectly choose caching as a way to avoid rate limits entirely, missing that the question specifically asks how to handle the error after it occurs.
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Correct answer & explanation
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Increase the sleep interval between requests and implement exponential backoff.
The Meraki API enforces rate limits per organization and per API key. When a 'Rate limit exceeded' error occurs, the proper response is to implement exponential backoff with increased sleep intervals between requests. This approach respects the API's retry-after headers and prevents further throttling, aligning with REST API best practices for handling 429 status codes.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Increase the sleep interval between requests and implement exponential backoff.
Why this is correct
Standard rate limiting handling.
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Reduce the number of API calls by caching responses.
Why it's wrong here
May reduce calls but does not handle the rate limit error when it occurs.
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Use a different API endpoint to avoid the limit.
Why it's wrong here
Rate limits apply per API key, not per endpoint.
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Request a higher rate limit from Meraki support.
Why it's wrong here
Not a programmatic solution.
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