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A developer sets a quota limit of 5000 requests per month but notices the API key is blocked after 1000 requests. What is the most likely cause?

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AWS - API Gateway
A developer sets a quota limit of 5000 requests per month but notices the API key is blocked after 1000 requests. What is the most likely cause?
AThe quota limit is overridden by a lower limit in the usage plan
BThe API key is not associated with the usage plan
CThe throttle rate limit is set to 1000 requests per second
DThe API Gateway cache is full
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand quota and throttle limits

    Quota limits can be overridden by lower limits set elsewhere in the usage plan.

  2. Step 2: Identify cause of early blocking

    If the key blocks at 1000 requests, a lower quota or limit is likely set overriding the 5000.

  3. Final Answer:

    The quota limit is overridden by a lower limit in the usage plan -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Lower limit overrides quota = Early blocking [OK]
Quick Trick: Lower limits override higher quota settings [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming no association causes blocking
  • Confusing throttle with quota limits
  • Blaming cache for quota issues

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