APIs and API Specifications Quiz

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What are the calls that make up an API also known as?

Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Subroutines (correct)
Operating system functions
Hardware components

What does an API specification describe?

The physical components of a computer system
The implementation of the user interface
The end-user interaction with the system
How to build or use a connection or interface (correct)

Who is intended to directly use an API?

A computer programmer incorporating it into the software (correct)
The end user of the system
A network administrator managing the system
A software tester evaluating the system

What is the role of an API in connecting software?

<p>It connects pieces of software to each other (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an API offer to other pieces of software?

<p>A service (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

API Fundamentals

The individual calls that make up an API are also known as Endpoints.
An API specification describes the structure of the API, including the types of calls, data formats, and protocols used.

API Usage

APIs are intended to be directly used by developers, who integrate them into their applications.

API Role in Software Connection

The primary role of an API is to connect software systems, enabling them to exchange data and functionality.

API Benefits

An API offers a set of functionalities to other pieces of software, allowing them to leverage its capabilities and data.

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Description

Test your knowledge about application programming interfaces (APIs) and their specifications with this quiz. Explore the concept of how computer programs communicate with each other and the importance of API documentation.