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350-401 Practice Question: Which two statements about RESTCONF are true?…
Which two statements about RESTCONF are true? (Choose two.)
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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RESTCONF uses HTTP methods such as GET, PUT, POST, DELETE, and PATCH.
The correct answers are B and D. B is correct because RESTCONF uses HTTP methods like GET, PUT, POST, DELETE, and PATCH. D is correct because RESTCONF supports both JSON and XML encoding. A is incorrect because RESTCONF uses HTTP, not SSH. C is incorrect because RESTCONF is not a replacement for NETCONF; they are different protocols. E is incorrect because RESTCONF does not use remote procedure calls (RPCs) in the same way as NETCONF; it uses RESTful operations.
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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RESTCONF uses SSH for transport security.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because RESTCONF uses HTTP/HTTPS, not SSH.
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RESTCONF uses HTTP methods such as GET, PUT, POST, DELETE, and PATCH.
Why this is correct
Correct because RESTCONF maps to standard HTTP methods.
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RESTCONF is designed to replace NETCONF entirely.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because RESTCONF and NETCONF are complementary, not a replacement.
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RESTCONF supports both JSON and XML encoding for data representation.
Why this is correct
Correct because RESTCONF can use JSON or XML.
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RESTCONF uses remote procedure calls (RPCs) for all operations.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because RESTCONF uses RESTful operations, not RPCs.
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Last reviewed: Jun 18, 2026
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