200-901 Cisco Platforms and Development Practice Question
Which Cisco platform provides an API to retrieve a list of issues affecting the network?
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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Cisco DNA Center
Cisco DNA Center includes issues API under the 'run your network' category.
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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Cisco IOS XE
Why it's wrong here
Cisco IOS XE offers model-driven programmability through NETCONF, RESTCONF and YANG, but it exposes device configuration and operational state, not aggregated network-wide issue lists. It is tempting because it genuinely provides APIs for automation, and would be the right choice when retrieving interface statistics or pushing configuration to a single device.
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Cisco Meraki
Why it's wrong here
Meraki's Dashboard API exposes organisation, device and network configuration plus uplink and client health, but it does not provide a cross-platform list of issues affecting the network. It would be correct for managing Meraki cloud-managed devices, whereas the question targets a dedicated assurance and analytics platform.
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Cisco Webex
Why it's wrong here
Webex exposes collaboration APIs for meetings, messaging and calling, not network health telemetry, so no endpoint returns device or network issues. It would be the right choice for embedding video conferencing or chat into an application, which is unrelated to retrieving fault data from infrastructure.
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Cisco DNA Center
Why this is correct
Cisco DNA Center exposes a REST API whose intent and assurance endpoints return network health and issue data, letting you retrieve a list of problems affecting the network. It is the platform built for this assurance function, unlike Meraki or SD-WAN Manager.
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