Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 180

Which of the following APIs are most commonly used within a cloud environment?

Answer options

• A. REST and SAML
• B. SOAP and REST
• C. REST and XML
• D. XML and SAML

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as SOAP and REST are widely adopted APIs for cloud services due to their interoperability and ease of use. Options A, C, and D include SAML and XML, which are not as prevalent for general cloud API implementations compared to the combination of SOAP and REST.