200-901 Cisco Platforms and Development Practice Question
An engineer is using the Cisco Meraki Dashboard API to retrieve a list of all network clients for a specific network. Which TWO of the following are required to successfully make this API call?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between authentication methods (API key header vs. Bearer token) and the correct placement of identifiers (network ID vs. organization ID) to see if candidates understand the specific Meraki API authentication and resource hierarchy.
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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Network ID in the URL path
The Meraki Dashboard API endpoint for listing network clients (GET /networks/{networkId}/clients) requires the network ID as a path parameter to identify the specific network from which to retrieve client data. Without the network ID in the URL, the API cannot determine which network's clients to return, making it a mandatory component of the request.
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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Network ID in the URL path
Why this is correct
The network ID is required in the URL to identify the network.
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Bearer token in the Authorization header
Why it's wrong here
Meraki uses API key authentication, not bearer tokens.
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Organization ID in the URL path
Why it's wrong here
The endpoint for clients uses network ID, not organization ID.
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API key as a query parameter
Why it's wrong here
The API key is not passed as a query parameter; it is in a header.
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X-Cisco-Meraki-API-Key header with the API key
Why this is correct
The API key must be sent in the X-Cisco-Meraki-API-Key header for authentication.
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