SAUTO Network Programmability Foundation Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are true regarding REST API design in Cisco security products?
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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Standard HTTP methods should be used for CRUD
Resource-based URLs, standard HTTP methods, and status codes are hallmarks of RESTful Cisco 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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Standard HTTP methods should be used for CRUD
Why this is correct
Ensures predictability and interoperability.
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All requests must be synchronous
Why it's wrong here
Asynchronous jobs are common in long-running API tasks.
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XML is the only supported format
Why it's wrong here
JSON is the primary format.
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Resources are identified by unique URLs
Why this is correct
REST is resource-oriented.
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Meaningful HTTP status codes indicate success or failure
Why this is correct
Crucial for error handling.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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