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    PracticeAzure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305 Practice Exam 2Question 43
    Medium1 markMultiple Choice
    Domain 4.2: Application ArchitectureDomain 4API ManagementPoliciesPerformance

    AZ-305 · Question 43 · Domain 4.2: Application Architecture

    You are managing a set of APIs using Azure API Management (APIM).

    A specific backend API is struggling to handle the load during peak hours. The API returns a list of product categories, which changes only once a week. Additionally, you notice that a single partner is making thousands of requests per minute, starving other users of resources.

    You need to implement APIM policies to resolve these issues without modifying the backend API code.

    Which TWO policies should you apply? (Select TWO)

    Answer options:

    A.

    Rate limit by key

    B.

    Cache responses

    C.

    Validate JWT

    D.

    Set body

    E.

    Mock response

    How to approach this question

    Identify the APIM policy for throttling users and the policy for storing infrequent data in memory.

    Full Answer

    Azure API Management uses policies to change the behavior of APIs through configuration. To prevent a single partner from overwhelming the system, use the `rate-limit-by-key` policy to throttle requests based on their subscription key. To reduce the load on the backend for infrequently changing data, use the `cache-responses` policy. This stores the backend response in APIM's cache, serving future requests instantly without hitting the backend.

    Common mistakes

    Confusing `rate-limit` with `quota`. Rate limits protect against short bursts (e.g., 100 calls/minute), while quotas enforce long-term business limits (e.g., 10,000 calls/month). Rate limit is correct here.
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