200-901 Cisco Platforms and Development Practice Question
Which Cisco DNA Center API is used to retrieve a list of network devices?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the network-device endpoint with other intent APIs like topology or site, which also return network-related data but not a simple device list. Candidates might assume any endpoint under /dna/intent/api/v1/ returns devices, but each has a specific purpose.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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GET /dna/intent/api/v1/network-device
The Cisco DNA Center Intent API endpoint GET /dna/intent/api/v1/network-device is specifically designed to return a list of all network devices managed by DNA Center. It provides details such as device ID, hostname, management IP, platform, software version, and reachability status. This is the canonical endpoint for device inventory retrieval, making it the correct choice.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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GET /dna/intent/api/v1/network-device
Why this is correct
The GET method against /dna/intent/api/v1/network-device queries Cisco DNA Center's Intent API inventory collection, returning the full device list as JSON. This satisfies the stem's requirement to retrieve, rather than modify, network devices, since GET is the read-only HTTP verb mapped to that resource.
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GET /dna/intent/api/v1/topology
Why it's wrong here
The topology endpoint returns physical or logical link relationships between network elements, not a device list. It is tempting because topology data references devices, but it would be the right choice when mapping connectivity or neighbour adjacencies rather than retrieving device inventory.
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GET /dna/intent/api/v1/issue
Why it's wrong here
The issue endpoint returns assurance issues and health problems detected across the network, not a device inventory. It is tempting because issues reference affected devices, but it would be correct when querying network health or troubleshooting problems rather than enumerating managed devices.
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GET /dna/intent/api/v1/site
Why it's wrong here
The site endpoint returns site hierarchy and location data, not device inventory. It is tempting because sites relate to device placement, but it would be the right call when retrieving site topology or assigning devices to a site, not listing network devices.
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