Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Platforms (DEVASC) — Question 213

What is a requirement when authenticating a RESTCONF API session with a router that runs Cisco IOS XE Software?

Answer options

• A. No authentication is required.
• B. OAuth must be used.
• C. A token must be retrieved and the associated string must be embedded in the X-Auth-Token header.
• D. Basic authentication must be used.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because Cisco IOS XE Software requires Basic authentication for RESTCONF API sessions. Options A and B are incorrect as they do not meet the authentication requirements, and option C is also wrong since it refers to a token-based method that is not applicable in this context.