Google Cloud Digital Leader — Question 87

An organization is struggling to ensure that their legacy systems meet rapidly changing IT needs.

Why should the organization use application programming interfaces (APIs)?

Answer options

• A. To expose all underlying data so third parties can make amends
• B. To completely re-architect legacy applications
• C. To achieve long-term operational flexibility
• D. To operate on a pay-as-you go model so IT can scale flexibly

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, highlights that APIs provide long-term operational flexibility by allowing different systems to interact seamlessly without the need for extensive modifications. Option A is incorrect because exposing all underlying data can lead to security risks. Option B is not the right choice as APIs do not require a complete redesign of legacy applications. Option D is also not correct in this context, as the primary benefit of APIs is flexibility rather than a pay-as-you-go model.