CompTIA DataX (CNX-001) — Question 73

A company provides an API that runs on the public cloud for its customers. A fixed number of VMs host the APIs. During peak hours, the company notices a spike in usage that results in network communication speeds slowing down for all customers. The management team has decided that access for all customers should be fair and accessible at all times. Which of the following is the most cost-effective way to address this issue?

Answer options

• A. Use an allow list for customers using APIs.
• B. Increase the number of VMs running APIs.
• C. Enable throttling on APIs.
• D. Increase the MTU on the VMs.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, enabling throttling on APIs, as it helps regulate the number of requests made by each user, ensuring fair access and preventing any single user from overwhelming the system. Options A and B do not directly address the issue of slow speeds during peak times, while option D would not effectively manage traffic load and could potentially complicate network operations.