CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001) — Question 261

Which of the following should a data analyst use to most efficiently gather recently released statistical information from one site?

Answer options

• A. Surveys
• B. Application programming interface
• C. Web scraping
• D. Public databases

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Application programming interface (API) is the most efficient way to access recent statistical data from a specific site, as it allows for direct interaction with the site's data in a structured format. Surveys, while useful for gathering data, are not efficient for accessing existing information. Web scraping can be used for data collection but may not always provide the most up-to-date information and can be technically challenging. Public databases, while valuable, do not focus on a single site and may not have the latest updates.