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What is the main purpose of an API key in AWS API Gateway?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
AWS - API Gateway
What is the main purpose of an API key in AWS API Gateway?
ATo monitor server CPU usage
BTo store user data securely
CTo encrypt API responses
DTo identify and control who can access the API
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand API key role

    An API key is used to identify the client calling the API.

  2. Step 2: Identify purpose in AWS API Gateway

    It helps control and track who can access the API, not data storage or encryption.

  3. Final Answer:

    To identify and control who can access the API -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    API key = identify and control access [OK]
Quick Trick: API keys identify users, not store or encrypt data [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing API keys with encryption keys
  • Thinking API keys store user data
  • Assuming API keys monitor server metrics

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