SAUTO Network Security Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are true regarding the Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) API?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It supports OAuth 2.0 token-based authentication
The FMC API is REST-based and uses OAuth 2.0 (via the /api/fmc_platform/v1/auth/generatetoken endpoint) for session management.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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It supports OAuth 2.0 token-based authentication
Why this is correct
Authentication is performed via token generation endpoints.
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It uses a REST-based architecture
Why this is correct
The FMC API adheres to REST principles.
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It requires SOAP/XML formatting
Why it's wrong here
It uses JSON/REST, not SOAP.
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It is limited to read-only operations
Why it's wrong here
It supports both read and write operations.
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It exclusively uses the XML format for payloads
Why it's wrong here
It uses JSON for all payloads.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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