Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Platforms (DEVASC) — Question 381

A developer must test the performance and reliability of an application. After functional and load tests are run, the application crashes due to traffic spikes from users. Which type of API constraint must be implemented to maintain reliability?

Answer options

• A. rate limiting
• B. pagination
• C. payload limits
• D. filtering

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Rate limiting is essential in managing the number of requests a user can make to an API within a specified timeframe, helping to prevent crashes from excessive traffic. Pagination, payload limits, and filtering do not directly address the issue of traffic spikes and might not effectively prevent application crashes due to sudden user demand.