The Value of APIs CLOUD-DIGITAL-LEADER Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A city government wants to encourage local developers to build apps using public transportation data. They want to make the data easily accessible and also track which developers are using it. What is the best approach?

   • APublish a public API with a developer portal and require free API keys for usage tracking.
   • BProvide the data only to approved developers after a manual application process.
   • CPost the data as downloadable files on the city website.
   • DSell the data to a single vendor who will build all apps.
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2. 7expert · hard

   A company is deciding whether to expose its internal inventory data as an API or continue using a nightly batch file transfer to its retail partners. The partners need more timely data, but the company is concerned about the effort to build and secure an API. What is the best decision?

   • AExpose the inventory database directly to partners via VPN.
   • BContinue with the nightly batch file transfer because it is simpler and secure.
   • CSend the batch file more frequently, such as every hour.
   • DExpose an API with proper security and use an API management platform to reduce operational overhead.
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4. 8foundation · easy

   How does Apigee API Management help organizations secure their APIs?

   • ABy encrypting all data at rest in the backend database automatically
   • BBy providing features such as authentication, rate limiting, and traffic management
   • CBy hiding the API from the internet so it can only be accessed internally
   • DBy requiring all developers to sign a non-disclosure agreement before using the API
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5. 9foundation · easy

   How can an organization create a new revenue stream by exposing a public API?

   • ABy charging developers a fee for each API call or offering tiered subscription plans
   • BBy using the API to automatically generate advertising revenue from end users
   • CBy selling the API source code to competitors
   • DBy keeping the API completely free and open to all users without any restrictions
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6. 10application · medium

   A company wants to allow its sales team to access customer data from a CRM system, but the CRM system is being replaced. The company wants to minimize the impact on the sales team's tools. What is the best approach?

   • AKeep the old CRM system running just for the sales team.
   • BCreate an API that provides a stable interface to customer data, regardless of the underlying CRM system.
   • CExport customer data to a spreadsheet for the sales team to use.
   • DUpdate the sales team's tools to directly connect to the new CRM system.
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