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Question 84 - MCPA - Level 1 discussion

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Due to a limitation in the backend system, a system API can only handle up to 500 requests per second. What is the best type of API policy to apply to the system API to avoid overloading the backend system?

A.
Rate limiting
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A.
Rate limiting
B.
HTTP caching
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B.
HTTP caching
C.
Rate limiting - SLA based
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C.
Rate limiting - SLA based
D.
Spike control
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D.
Spike control
Suggested answer: C

Explanation:

Answer: Spike control

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>> First things first, HTTP Caching policy is for purposes different than avoiding the backend systemfrom overloading. So this is OUT.

>> Rate Limiting and Throttling/ Spike Control policies are designed to limit API access, but have different intentions.

>> Rate limiting protects an API by applying a hard limit on its access.

>> Throttling/ Spike Control shapes API access by smoothing spikes in traffic.

That is why, Spike Control is the right option.

asked 18/09/2024
Dele Olagoroye
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