SAUTO Network Security Practice Question
A script needs to update a Cisco Firepower object. Which API workflow is correct?
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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GET to retrieve current state, then PUT the updated state.
The standard workflow is to GET the current object to retrieve its 'id' and 'version', then perform a PUT to update it.
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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POST directly to the object ID.
Why it's wrong here
POST is for creation, not updating existing objects.
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PATCH the entire configuration file.
Why it's wrong here
FMC does not support patching the entire config.
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DELETE the object, then POST a new version.
Why it's wrong here
This causes unnecessary overhead and object ID changes.
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GET to retrieve current state, then PUT the updated state.
Why this is correct
Standard RESTful update pattern for FMC.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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