What are two reasons that most RESTful APIs require a key in the request? (Choose two.)

IT Questions BankCategory: CCNAWhat are two reasons that most RESTful APIs require a key in the request? (Choose two.)

What are two reasons that most RESTful APIs require a key in the request? (Choose two.)

  • to authenticate the requesting source
  • to gather information on the people using the API
  • to encrypt the query message in the API request
  • to make sure that the query matches the service offered by the web application
  • to specify the data format expected from the response

Explanation: Many RESTful APIs, including public APIs, require a key. The reasons an API provider may require a key include the following:

  • to authenticate the source to make sure it is authorized to use the API
  • to limit the number of people using the API
  • to better capture and track the data being requested by users
  • to gather information on the people using the API

Exam with this question: CCNA 3 v7 Module 14 Quiz - Network Automation

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