MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect – Level 1 — Question 43

What is a typical result of using a fine-grained rather than a coarse-grained API deployment model to implement a given business process?

Answer options

• A. A decrease in the number of connections within the application network supporting the business process.
• B. A higher number of discoverable API-related assets in the application network.
• C. A better response time for the end user as a result of the APIs being smaller in scope and complexity.
• D. An overall lower usage of resources because each fine-grained API consumes less resources.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, is accurate because fine-grained APIs, being smaller and more focused, can lead to quicker response times for users. Options A and B do not necessarily correlate with fine-grained APIs, while D is misleading since fine-grained APIs may not always consume fewer resources overall compared to coarse-grained APIs.