Which statement describes an API?

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Which statement describes an API?

  • It is a set of functions and procedures that allows a client application to access the data of the service application.
  • It is a programming language for creating a web-based application.
  • It is a set of functions and subroutines to be used in a comprehensive application.
  • It is a set of rules that filter network traffic for web-based applications.

Explanation: An application programming interface (API) is a set of functions and procedures to allow communication among applications. Typically, a service application provides the API to allow client applications to access the data of the service application.

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