DA0-002 Data Concepts and Environments Practice Question
A company wants to share a dataset with external partners via an API. Which API type is typically used for web services and uses XML or JSON for messaging?
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Why each option matters
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REST API
REST APIs commonly use JSON or XML for messaging, making them a standard choice for data sharing over the web.
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REST API
Why this is correct
REST APIs use JSON/XML and are widely used for web services.
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GraphQL API
Why it's wrong here
GraphQL is a query language, but not the standard for XML/JSON messaging.
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SOAP API
Why it's wrong here
SOAP uses XML but is more rigid.
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WebSocket API
Why it's wrong here
WebSocket is for real-time communication.
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