SAUTO Network Programmability Foundation Practice Question
In a Cisco REST API implementation using Python, you receive a '429 Too Many Requests' error. What is the appropriate programmatic response?
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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Implement an exponential backoff strategy.
A 429 error indicates rate limiting; the client should implement exponential backoff to reduce request frequency.
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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Switch the request method from GET to POST.
Why it's wrong here
The method type does not resolve rate limits.
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Disable SSL verification for subsequent calls.
Why it's wrong here
Security settings do not impact rate limiting.
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Increase the timeout duration of the request.
Why it's wrong here
Increasing timeout does not resolve rate limiting.
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Implement an exponential backoff strategy.
Why this is correct
Backoff allows the client to wait and retry without overwhelming the server.
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