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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.

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

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.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • requests.post(url, json=data)

    Why this is correct

    post() sends POST with JSON.

  • requests.patch(url, json=data)

    Why it's wrong here

    patch() is for PATCH.

  • requests.get(url, json=data)

    Why it's wrong here

    get() is for GET requests.

  • requests.put(url, json=data)

    Why it's wrong here

    put() is for PUT requests.

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