Given this API Gateway setup: a resource path /books with a GET method using MOCK integration. What happens when a client sends a GET request to /books?
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Given this API Gateway setup: a resource path /books with a GET method using MOCK integration. What happens when a client sends a GET request to /books?
AThe API fetches book data from a connected database.
BThe API returns an error because MOCK integration is invalid.
CThe API triggers a Lambda function to process the request.
DThe API returns a predefined mock response without calling any backend.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand MOCK integration
MOCK integration returns a fixed response defined in API Gateway without backend calls.
Step 2: Analyze GET method on /books
Since GET uses MOCK, the client receives the mock response directly.
Final Answer:
The API returns a predefined mock response without calling any backend. -> Option D
Quick Check:
MOCK integration = fixed response [OK]
Quick Trick:MOCK returns fixed response, no backend called [OK]
Common Mistakes:
Assuming MOCK calls database or Lambda
Thinking MOCK integration causes errors
Confusing MOCK with real backend integration
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