SDSI Application Security Design Practice Question
What is the primary benefit of 'Visibility' in the Cisco API Security architecture?
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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Identification of all APIs and shadow endpoints
Visibility allows you to see all your API endpoints, including shadow APIs, which is the necessary first step for any security strategy.
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 translation of API code
Why it's wrong here
Visibility does not perform code translation.
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Reduction of API storage costs
Why it's wrong here
Visibility does not affect costs.
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Increased performance of the API calls
Why it's wrong here
Visibility is for security, not performance.
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Identification of all APIs and shadow endpoints
Why this is correct
Visibility's main goal is inventory and shadow API identification.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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