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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