Cisco Practice Test 350-901 DEVCOR: Developing Applications using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs

The 350-901 DEVCOR practice test is a comprehensive and advanced study resource designed to equip developers, engineers, and architects with the essential skills required for modern software development within the Cisco ecosystem. This practice exam covers critical domains such as software development methodologies, robust API usage, Cisco platform integrations, application security, and infrastructure automation. By providing a simulated testing environment, this resource allows you to validate your proficiency in designing scalable, resilient, and secure applications. Whether you are aiming for DevNet Professional certification or seeking to enhance your expertise in automation workflows for Cisco enterprise solutions, this practice test offers the structured scenarios and feedback necessary to build professional confidence and ensure you are fully prepared for the challenges of the official certification exam.

Note: This is merely a practice test to prepare for the professional certification exam, and no certificate is issued by the center for passing it.

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Why should I use the 350-901 DEVCOR Practice Test to prepare for the official exam?

Preparing for the 350-901 DEVCOR exam requires a deep understanding of software design principles, API integration, and platform-specific development. Our practice test provides a realistic simulation of the exam, helping you navigate complex scenarios involving Cisco platforms and automation workflows. With both certification and practice modes, you can assess your readiness under timed conditions or focus on specific technical areas that need improvement. By leveraging these comprehensive materials, you can bridge the gap between theory and practical application, ensuring you possess the skills required to excel in the job market and successfully achieve your Cisco DevNet Professional certification.

Software Development and Design – 50 questions

Apply routing protocols

Describe distributed applications related to the concepts of front-end, back-end, and load balancing

Evaluate an application design considering scalability and modularity

Evaluate an application design considering high-availability and resiliency (including on-premises, hybrid, and cloud)

Evaluate an application design considering latency and rate limiting

Evaluate an application design and implementation considering maintainability

Evaluate an application design and implementation considering observability

Diagnose problems with an application given logs related to an event

Evaluate choice of database types with respect to application requirements (such as relational, document, graph, columnar, and Time Series)

Explain architectural patterns (monolithic, services oriented, microservices, and event driven)

Utilize advanced version control operations with Git

• Merge a branch
• Resolve conflicts
• git reset
• git checkout
• git revert

Explain the concepts of release packaging and dependency management

Construct a sequence diagram that includes API calls

Using APIs – 46 questions

Implement robust REST API error handling for time outs and rate limits

Implement control flow of consumer code for unrecoverable REST API errors

Identify ways to optimize API usage through HTTP cache controls

Construct an application that consumes a REST API that supports pagination

Describe the steps in the OAuth2 three-legged authorization code grant flow

Cisco Platforms – 51 questions

Construct API requests to implement chatops with Webex Teams API

Construct API requests to create and delete objects using Firepower device management (FDM)

Construct API requests using the Meraki platform to accomplish these tasks

• Use Meraki Dashboard APIs to enable an SSID
• Use Meraki location APIs to retrieve location data

Construct API calls to retrieve data from Intersight

Construct a Python script using the UCS APIs to provision a new UCS server given a template

Construct a Python script using the Cisco DNA center APIs to retrieve and display wireless health information

Describe the capabilities of AppDynamics when instrumenting an application

Describe steps to build a custom dashboard to present data collected from Cisco APIs

Application Deployment and Security – 53 questions

Diagnose a CI/CD pipeline failure (such as missing dependency, incompatible versions of components, and failed tests)

Integrate an application into a prebuilt CD environment leveraging Docker and Kubernetes

Describe the benefits of continuous testing and static code analysis in a CI pipeline

Utilize Docker to containerize an application

Describe the tenets of the “12-factor app”

Describe an effective logging strategy for an application

Explain data privacy concerns related to storage and transmission of data

Identify the secret storage approach relevant to a given scenario

Configure application specific SSL certificates

Implement mitigation strategies for OWASP threats (such as XSS, CSRF, and SQL injection)

Describe how end-to-end encryption principles apply to APIs

Infrastructure and Automation – 50 questions

Explain considerations of model-driven telemetry (including data consumption and data storage)

Utilize RESTCONF to configure a network device including interfaces, static routes, and VLANs (IOS XE only)

Construct a workflow to configure network parameters with:

• Ansible playbook
• Puppet manifest

Identify a configuration management solution to achieve technical and business requirements

Describe how to host an application on a network device (including Catalyst 9000 and Cisco IOx-enabled devices)

Success in the 350-901 DEVCOR exam is a significant achievement for any developer or engineer. By integrating our practice test into your study plan, you gain the competitive edge needed to master complex automation and software development concepts. Invest in your professional future today, gain mastery over core Cisco platforms, and take the next big step in your career.