SAUTO Network Programmability Foundation Practice Question
When interacting with the Cisco Firepower API, which authentication mechanism is typically required to obtain an access token?
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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Basic Auth to the /api/fmc_platform/v1/auth/generatetoken endpoint
Cisco FMC APIs typically require an API key or username/password to generate an access token via an authentication endpoint.
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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Basic Auth to the /api/fmc_platform/v1/auth/generatetoken endpoint
Why this is correct
This is the documented method for FMC API token generation.
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SNMPv3 User/Password
Why it's wrong here
SNMP is not used for REST API authentication.
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OAuth2 Authorization Code Flow
Why it's wrong here
This is more common for user-interactive web apps, not backend automation.
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SSH Key Exchange
Why it's wrong here
SSH is for CLI access, not REST API interaction.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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