MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect – Level 1 — Question 41

What is typically NOT a function of the APIs created within the framework called API-led connectivity?

Answer options

• A. They provide an additional layer of resilience on top of the underlying backend system, thereby insulating clients from extended failure of these systems.
• B. They allow for innovation at the user interface level by consuming the underlying assets without being aware of how data is being extracted from backend systems.
• C. They reduce the dependency on the underlying backend systems by helping unlock data from backend systems in a reusable and consumable way.
• D. They can compose data from various sources and combine them with orchestration logic to create higher level value

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because API-led connectivity focuses on creating reusable APIs that allow for data access and orchestration without exposing clients to the backend's reliability issues. Options B, C, and D describe actual benefits of API-led connectivity, such as enabling innovation, reducing dependencies, and composing data from various sources.