SAUTO Cloud Web And Email Security Automation Practice Question
A script interacting with Cisco Cloudlock is receiving a 429 Too Many Requests error. What should the automation script implement to handle this gracefully?
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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Exponential backoff
Rate limiting (429) requires the implementation of an exponential backoff strategy.
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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Increase the timeout duration
Why it's wrong here
Increasing timeout does not resolve the server-side rate limit.
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Exponential backoff
Why this is correct
Exponential backoff is the standard mechanism to respect API rate limits.
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Retry immediately
Why it's wrong here
Immediate retries often lead to further rate limiting.
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Switch to a different API key
Why it's wrong here
Rate limits are usually associated with the API account/client ID, not the specific key.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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