200-901 Infrastructure and Automation Practice Question
In a Python script using the 'requests' library to interact with Cisco DNA Center API, which function call is used to send a POST request with JSON data?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between POST and PUT by having candidates confuse resource creation (POST) with resource replacement (PUT), especially when both methods accept a JSON body.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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requests.post(url, json=data)
The `requests.post()` function is specifically designed to send HTTP POST requests, and passing the `json=data` parameter automatically serializes the Python dictionary to JSON and sets the `Content-Type` header to `application/json`. This is the standard way to create a resource via Cisco DNA Center's REST API endpoints that expect JSON payloads.
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requests.post(url, json=data)
Why this is correct
post() sends POST with JSON.
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requests.patch(url, json=data)
Why it's wrong here
patch() is for PATCH.
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requests.get(url, json=data)
Why it's wrong here
get() is for GET requests.
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requests.put(url, json=data)
Why it's wrong here
put() is for PUT requests.
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