Network Automation and APIs Flashcards

Which HTTP method is used to partially update an existing resource in a REST API?

Answer: PATCH

PATCH is used for partial updates to an existing resource, while PUT replaces the entire resource.

In a REST API response, which HTTP status code indicates that a new resource was successfully created?

Answer: 201 Created

HTTP 201 Created is the standard response when a POST request successfully creates a new resource.

What does the 'I' stand for in the CRUD acronym used with REST APIs?

Answer: CRUD does not contain an 'I'

CRUD stands for Create, Read, Update, Delete — there is no 'I' in the acronym.

Which Ansible component describes the desired state of managed devices?

Answer: Playbook

An Ansible playbook is a YAML file that defines the desired configuration state for managed hosts.

What is the primary advantage of using NETCONF over SNMP for network management?

Answer: NETCONF supports transactional configuration with rollback

NETCONF provides transactional configuration operations including commit and rollback capabilities, which SNMP lacks.

In Python, which library is commonly used to make HTTP REST API calls to network devices?

Answer: requests

The 'requests' library is the standard Python library for making HTTP/REST API calls.

Which data serialization format does NETCONF use natively?

Answer: XML

NETCONF uses XML as its native data encoding format for both configuration data and protocol messages.