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Page 6 of the free 200-301 question bank for the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam. Questions 501 to 503 are listed below, the first 3 in full with answers and explanations. Back to page 1 for the exam overview and FAQ.

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200-301 Question 503

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You are troubleshooting an API call that returns the following JSON data:

{ "device": { "hostname": "Router1", "interfaces": [ { "name": "GigabitEthernet0/1", "status": "up" }, { "name": "GigabitEthernet0/2", "status": "down" } ] } }

Which of the following statements correctly identifies components of this JSON-encoded data?

  1. A

    "device" is a JSON object.

  2. B

    "interfaces" is a JSON array.

  3. C

    "status" is a JSON object.

  4. D

    "hostname" is a JSON key with a string value.

  5. E

    "name" is a JSON array.

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Correct answers: A, B, D

Explanation

JSON data is structured with key-value pairs, objects (enclosed in curly braces), arrays (enclosed in square brackets), and primitive values like strings, numbers, and booleans. In this scenario, "device" is a JSON object containing nested data, "interfaces" is a JSON array containing multiple objects, and "hostname" is a JSON key with a string value. Understanding how to identify these components is crucial for interpreting JSON data in network automation and API interactions.

  • A. Correct.

    Correct: The key "device" contains a set of key-value pairs enclosed within curly braces, making it a JSON object.

  • B. Correct.

    Correct: The key "interfaces" contains multiple objects enclosed in square brackets, making it a JSON array.

  • C. Incorrect.

    Incorrect: The key "status" contains a string value ("up" or "down"), not a set of key-value pairs, so it is not a JSON object.

  • D. Correct.

    Correct: The key "hostname" contains a single string value ("Router1"), making it a JSON key with a string value.

  • E. Incorrect.

    Incorrect: The key "name" contains a string value (e.g., "GigabitEthernet0/1"), not an array, so it is not a JSON array.

200-301 Question 504

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You are working with a network automation script that retrieves JSON data from a RESTful API. Below is a snippet of the JSON response:

{ "device": { "hostname": "Router1", "interfaces": [ { "name": "GigabitEthernet0/0", "status": "up", "ip_address": "192.168.1.1" }, { "name": "GigabitEthernet0/1", "status": "down", "ip_address": "192.168.1.2" } ] } }

Which of the following statements correctly identifies a component or structure of this JSON data?

  1. A

    "device" is an object.

  2. B

    "interfaces" is an array.

  3. C

    "name" is a key within the "interfaces" array.

  4. D

    "192.168.1.1" is a key within the "interfaces" array.

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Correct answers: A, B, C

Explanation

In JSON, data is structured using objects, arrays, keys, and values. Objects are enclosed in curly braces {}, arrays in square brackets [], and key-value pairs are used to represent data relationships. Understanding these components is crucial for interpreting and working with JSON data.

  • A. Correct.

    "device" is an object because it contains key-value pairs enclosed in curly braces {}.

  • B. Correct.

    "interfaces" is an array because it is enclosed in square brackets [] and contains multiple objects.

  • C. Correct.

    "name" is a key within the "interfaces" array, as it is defined inside each object in the array.

  • D. Incorrect.

    "192.168.1.1" is not a key but a value associated with the "ip_address" key within the objects in the "interfaces" array.

200-301 Question 505

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You are troubleshooting an API response from a web server that provides JSON-encoded data. The response contains the following JSON object:

{ "device": { "hostname": "Router1", "interfaces": [ {"name": "GigabitEthernet0/1", "status": "up"}, {"name": "GigabitEthernet0/2", "status": "down"} ] } }

Which of the following statements about the JSON structure are correct?

  1. A

    The value of the key 'hostname' is a string.

  2. B

    The 'interfaces' key holds a JSON object.

  3. C

    The JSON structure is invalid because it contains an array.

  4. D

    The 'device' key holds another JSON object.

  5. E

    Each item in the 'interfaces' array is a JSON object.

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Correct answers: A, D, E

Explanation

In JSON, data is represented in key-value pairs, with values being strings, numbers, objects, arrays, or other valid JSON types. The provided JSON structure is valid and follows the correct syntax. The key 'hostname' holds a string, 'device' holds a JSON object, and 'interfaces' is an array of JSON objects.

  • A. Correct.

    Correct. The value of 'hostname' is clearly a string, as it is enclosed in double quotes.

  • B. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. The 'interfaces' key holds an array, not a JSON object. Arrays in JSON are enclosed in square brackets.

  • C. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. The JSON structure is valid. Arrays are a standard data type in JSON and are properly used in this example.

  • D. Correct.

    Correct. The 'device' key holds another JSON object, as indicated by the curly braces enclosing its value.

  • E. Correct.

    Correct. Each item in the 'interfaces' array is a JSON object, as evidenced by the curly braces around the key-value pairs within the array.

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