IBM C1000-189 Exam - Topic 6 Question 5 Discussion

Actual exam question for IBM's C1000-189 exam

Question #: 5
Topic #: 6

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Which two methods can Instana administrators use to create an API token?

AJSON Web tokens

BTeam API token

CUnit-specific API tokens

DSensor-specific API token

EPersonal API tokens

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Suggested Answer: B, E

IBM Instana supports two primary methods for creating API tokens necessary for secure automation and integration: Team API tokens and Personal API tokens. The official documentation states: 'API tokens for REST API access can be generated either on a per-user (personal) basis, or at the team level for shared automation use.' Personal tokens are created from the user profile menu and scoped to an individual's permissions, supporting traceability and revocation. Team tokens are created under team or group settings and represent organizational integrations or CI/CD pipeline automation. JSON Web Tokens (A) are an industry token standard but not a creation flow in Instana. Unit- or Sensor-specific tokens are not supported (C, D); all automation integrations must use Personal or Team tokens, which are easily managed and rotated via the web UI for improved security hygiene.

by Brock at Nov 19, 2025, 10:39 AM

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Adell

2 days ago

What about A? JSON Web tokens seem relevant too.

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Dona

7 days ago

Surprised to see no mention of D!

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Kati

12 days ago

I’m pretty sure C is not a valid method.

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Nan

17 days ago

Wait, I thought JSON Web tokens were an option?

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Lemuel

22 days ago

Totally agree, B and E make sense!

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Francesco

27 days ago

Trick question! The answer is all of the above. Instana admins need every token in their arsenal.

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Caprice

2 months ago

I'm just here for the API token puns. How about "Instana-ly good options"?

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Thurman

2 months ago

B) and D) for sure. Gotta love those team and sensor-specific tokens!

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Chauncey

2 months ago

Hmm, I think A) and E) are the way to go. Can't go wrong with good old JSON Web tokens!

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Reita

2 months ago

I'm pretty sure C) and D) are the correct answers. Sensor-specific tokens are a must-have for Instana admins.

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Slyvia

2 months ago

B) and E) seem like the most logical options.

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Merrilee

2 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think it was about JSON Web tokens and Personal API tokens. That might be it!

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Alaine

3 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought there were different types of tokens, but I can't recall if Unit-specific API tokens are valid.

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Lisbeth

3 months ago

I remember studying about API tokens, and I feel like Personal API tokens could be the right choice too.

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Long

3 months ago

I think the Team API token is definitely one of the options, but I'm not sure about the second one.

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Patti

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this. I know Instana has different types of API tokens, but I can't recall the specifics off the top of my head. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Sunshine

3 months ago

I've got a good feeling about this one. Based on my experience with Instana, I think the answer is B) Team API token and E) Personal API tokens. Time to mark those down and move on.

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Renato

3 months ago

Okay, let's see. JSON Web tokens and personal API tokens seem like the most likely options here. I'll make sure to double-check the Instana documentation to confirm.

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Shizue

4 months ago

B and E are the correct methods.

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Howard

4 months ago

I think B and E are the right choices.

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Kimbery

4 months ago

I agree, B is definitely one of them.

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Joesph

4 months ago

I’m leaning towards B and E. Personal tokens are common.

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Shawnee

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording here. Are we supposed to choose two methods, or is there only one correct answer? I'll need to read through the options carefully.

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Wilda

5 months ago

Hmm, this looks like a straightforward question about Instana API tokens. I think I'll start by reviewing the options and eliminating any that don't seem relevant.

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Karol

4 months ago

I think B and E are the most relevant.

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