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An API Gateway API returns 429 errors during load testing. Which two areas should the developer investigate first?

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An API Gateway API returns 429 errors during load testing. Which two areas should the developer investigate first?

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.

A

Best answer

Usage plan or stage throttling limits

Correct for the stated requirement.

B

Distractor review

S3 lifecycle expiration rules

This does not meet the stated requirement as directly as the correct option.

C

Distractor review

CloudFormation stack drift only

This does not meet the stated requirement as directly as the correct option.

D

Best answer

Account-level or method-level API Gateway throttling

Correct for the stated requirement.

Common exam trap

Common exam trap: OSPF can fail even when IP connectivity looks correct

OSPF neighbour formation depends on matching areas, timers, network type, authentication and passive-interface behaviour. Do not choose an answer only because the devices can ping.

Technical deep dive

How to think about this question

OSPF questions usually test the details that control adjacency and route selection. Read the neighbour state, area, router ID and interface configuration before deciding what is wrong.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
  • Router ID selection can affect neighbour relationships and LSDB output.
  • OSPF cost influences the preferred path.
  • A route can appear in OSPF information but not become the installed route.

TExam Day Tips

  • Check area mismatch first when OSPF adjacency fails.
  • Review passive interfaces when a network is advertised but no neighbour forms.
  • Use show ip ospf neighbor and show ip route clues carefully.

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FAQ

Questions learners often ask

What does this DVA-C02 question test?

OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Usage plan or stage throttling limits — HTTP 429 indicates throttling. Usage plan, stage, method, or account throttling limits are the relevant controls.

What should I do if I get this DVA-C02 question wrong?

Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.

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