CCNA DevNet Associate v1.0 (200-901) Exam Syllabus 2024

15%   1.0

Software Development and Design

1.1

Compare data formats (XML, JSON, and YAML)

1.2

Describe parsing of common data format (XML, JSON, and YAML) to Python data

structures

1.3

Describe the concepts of test-driven development

1.4

Compare software development methods (agile, lean, and waterfall)

1.5

Explain the benefits of organizing code into methods / functions, classes, and modules

1.6

Identify the advantages of common design patterns (MVC and Observer)

1.7

Explain the advantages of version control

1.8

Utilize common version control operations with Git

1.8.a

Clone

1.8.b

Add/remove

1.8.c

Commit

1.8.d

Push / pull

1.8.e

Branch

1.8.f

Merge and handling conflicts

1.8.g

diff

20%   2.0

Understanding and Using APIs

2.1

Construct a REST API request to accomplish a task given API documentation

2.2

Describe common usage patterns related to webhooks

2.3

Identify the constraints when consuming APIs

2.4

Explain common HTTP response codes associated with REST APIs

2.5

Troubleshoot a problem given the HTTP response code, request and API documentation

2.6

Identify the parts of an HTTP response (response code, headers, body)

2.7

Utilize common API authentication mechanisms: basic, custom token, and API keys

2.8

Compare common API styles (REST, RPC, synchronous, and asynchronous)

2.9

Construct a Python script that calls a REST API using the requests library

15%   3.0

Cisco Platforms and Development

3.1

Construct a Python script that uses a Cisco SDK given SDK documentation

3.2

Describe the capabilities of Cisco network management platforms and APIs (Meraki,

Cisco DNA Center, ACI, Cisco SD-WAN, and NSO)

3.3

Describe the capabilities of Cisco compute management platforms and APIs (UCS

Manager, UCS Director, and Intersight)

3.4

Describe the capabilities of Cisco collaboration platforms and APIs (Webex Teams,

Webex devices, Cisco Unified Communication Manager including AXL and UDS

interfaces, and Finesse)

3.5

Describe the capabilities of Cisco security platforms and APIs (Firepower, Umbrella,

AMP, ISE, and ThreatGrid)

3.6

Describe the device level APIs and dynamic interfaces for IOS XE and NX-OS

3.7

Identify the appropriate DevNet resource for a given scenario (Sandbox, Code Exchange,

support, forums, Learning Labs, and API documentation)

3.8

Apply concepts of model driven programmability (YANG, RESTCONF, and NETCONF) in a

Cisco environment

3.9

Construct code to perform a specific operation based on a set of requirements and given

API reference documentation such as these:

3.9.a   Obtain a list of network devices by using Meraki, Cisco DNA Center, ACI, Cisco

SD-WAN, or NSO

3.9.b   Manage spaces, participants, and messages in Webex Teams

3.9.c   Obtain a list of clients / hosts seen on a network using Meraki or Cisco DNA

Center

15%

4.0

Application Deployment and Security

4.1

Describe benefits of edge computing

4.2

Identify attributes of different application deployment models (private cloud, public

cloud, hybrid cloud, and edge)

4.3

Identify the attributes of these application deployment types

4.3.a

Virtual machines

4.3.b

Bare metal

4.3.c

Containers

4.4

Describe components for a CI/CD pipeline in application deployments

4.5

Construct a Python unit test

4.6

Interpret contents of a Dockerfile

4.7

Utilize Docker images in local developer environment

4.8

Identify application security issues related to secret protection, encryption (storage and

transport), and data handling

4.9

Explain how firewall, DNS, load balancers, and reverse proxy in application deployment

4.10

Describe top OWASP threats (such as XSS, SQL injections, and CSRF)

4.11

Utilize Bash commands (file management, directory navigation, and environmental

variables)

4.12

Identify the principles of DevOps practices

20%

5.0

Infrastructure and Automation

5.1

Describe the value of model driven programmability for infrastructure automation

5.2

Compare controller-level to device-level management