- A
Network ID in the URL path
The network ID is required in the URL to identify the network.
- B
Bearer token in the Authorization header
Why wrong: Meraki uses API key authentication, not bearer tokens.
- C
Organization ID in the URL path
Why wrong: The endpoint for clients uses network ID, not organization ID.
- D
API key as a query parameter
Why wrong: The API key is not passed as a query parameter; it is in a header.
- E
X-Cisco-Meraki-API-Key header with the API key
The API key must be sent in the X-Cisco-Meraki-API-Key header for authentication.
Question 777 of 1,000
200-901 Cisco Platforms and Development Practice Question
This 200-901 practice question tests your understanding of cisco platforms and development. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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.
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?
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
✓
Network ID in the URL path
Option A is correct because 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.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Network ID in the URL path
Why this is correct
The network ID is required in the URL to identify the network.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Bearer token in the Authorization header
Why it's wrong here
Meraki uses API key authentication, not bearer tokens.
- ✗
Organization ID in the URL path
Why it's wrong here
The endpoint for clients uses network ID, not organization ID.
- ✗
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.
- ✓
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.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The Meraki Dashboard API uses a RESTful design where resources are nested under organizations and networks. The endpoint GET /networks/{networkId}/clients returns a list of clients currently connected to that network, and the API key is validated via the X-Cisco-Meraki-API-Key header, which is a static key generated in the Meraki dashboard. This key must be included in every request, and the network ID can be obtained by first calling GET /organizations/{organizationId}/networks to list networks within an organization.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A junior network technician can log in to a core router but cannot reach the enable prompt or configuration mode. The AAA server is authenticating the login — but the authorisation policy only grants privilege level 1, not 15. Authentication (who you are) is working; authorisation (what you can do) is not.
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Cisco Platforms and Development — This question tests Cisco Platforms and Development — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Network ID in the URL path — Option A is correct because 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.
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