SAUTO Network Programmability Foundation Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are common benefits of using REST APIs for network automation?
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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Reduced configuration errors
Repeatability, scalability, and programmatically driven configurations are core benefits of APIs.
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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Automatic optimization of routing tables
Why it's wrong here
APIs are for configuration, not protocol logic.
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Reduced configuration errors
Why this is correct
Removes manual CLI interaction.
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Increased operational efficiency
Why this is correct
Automates repetitive tasks.
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Scalability for large deployments
Why this is correct
Enables mass policy deployment.
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Replacement of all network hardware
Why it's wrong here
APIs are software interfaces.
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