SAUTO Network Programmability Foundation Practice Question
When working with Cisco security APIs, which authentication mechanism is most commonly required to maintain a session after the initial credentials have been exchanged?
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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Bearer Token
Modern Cisco security APIs use tokens (like Bearer tokens) to maintain authorization for subsequent requests without requiring repeated full credential exchanges.
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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SSH Public Key
Why it's wrong here
This is typically used for device CLI access, not REST APIs.
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IP Whitelisting
Why it's wrong here
This is a network security control, not an API authentication mechanism.
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Bearer Token
Why this is correct
Bearer tokens are the standard for securing stateful API sessions.
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Basic Auth
Why it's wrong here
Basic Auth requires sending credentials with every request, which is less secure.
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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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