6.4.5 (APIs) How data can be accessed and managed across different platforms

Question 1

Explain:

What an API allows a user to do

Answer 1

Manage, access and use data across a range of platforms

Question 2

Explain:

1 advantage of APIs for logins

Answer 2

Accessing a website through an API means that users do not have to create a seperate account per website and can use their log-in credentials for the API instead

Question 3

Fill The Blank:

An API sends a user’s action (……………) to a digital system and the system sends a …………… back to the user

Answer 3

Request, Response

Question 4

Fill The Blank:

An API uses ………… to send and receive requests

Answer 4

JSON

Question 5

Fill The Blank:

An API needs appropriate certificates for the data that is being accessed with a ………… or …………… certificate being preferred over Public for privacy

Answer 5

Partner, Private

Question 6

State:

2 of the most common uses for APIs

Answer 6

2 of:
* Financial Services
* CRM Systems
* Online Retailers