SAUTO Network Security Practice Question
You are troubleshooting a Python script using the Cisco pxGrid API. The script fails to receive notifications from ISE. Which component must be verified first?
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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The pxGrid controller status and connection state.
The pxGrid connection state must be established and 'active' to receive notifications. The connection is a two-way handshake process.
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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The local machine's DNS settings.
Why it's wrong here
DNS is rarely the cause of a specific pxGrid subscription failure.
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The pxGrid controller status and connection state.
Why this is correct
Verification of the active connection is essential for data flow.
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The ISE ERS API status.
Why it's wrong here
ERS is for management, pxGrid is for data exchange.
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The TACACS+ shared secret.
Why it's wrong here
TACACS+ is for authentication, not pxGrid messaging.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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