Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUTO) — Question 31

Which two statements apply to authentication when using the Cisco Intersight API? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Each API Key can be assigned specific roles but not privileges.
• B. Secret Key is only available at API Key creation time.
• C. An API Key is composed of a Key ID and Secret Key.
• D. The user credentials for the cisco.com accounts are shared with the Cisco Intersight Web Service.
• E. An API Key is composed of a keyId and sessionCookie.

Correct answer: B, C

Explanation

The correct answer is B and C. The Secret Key is indeed only available at the time of API Key creation, making option B correct. Additionally, an API Key is made up of a Key ID and a Secret Key, confirming option C. Options A, D, and E are incorrect because they misrepresent the roles and structure of the API Key.