CompTIA Cloud+ (CV1-003) — Question 50

A developer is no longer able to access a public cloud API deployment, which was working ten minutes prior.
Which of the following is MOST likely the cause?

Answer options

• A. API provider rate limiting
• B. Invalid API token
• C. Depleted network bandwidth
• D. Invalid API request

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as an invalid API token would prevent access to the API, especially if the token was recently changed or expired. Option A, API provider rate limiting, typically results in a different type of error, while C, depleted network bandwidth, would likely affect general connectivity rather than specifically blocking API access. Option D, an invalid API request, would not explain a sudden loss of access if it was previously functioning.