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What is a key difference between SOAP and REST APIs?

ASOAP only supports JSON; REST only supports XML

BREST requires WSDL files; SOAP does not

CSOAP uses XML and strict contracts; REST uses multiple data formats and is more flexible

DREST is stateful; SOAP is stateless

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify SOAP and REST data formats and contracts
SOAP uses XML exclusively and requires strict contracts defined by WSDL. REST is more flexible and supports JSON, XML, and other formats without strict contracts.
Step 2: Evaluate options against these facts
SOAP uses XML and strict contracts; REST uses multiple data formats and is more flexible correctly states SOAP uses XML and strict contracts, REST is flexible. Options B, C, and D are incorrect based on these facts.
Final Answer:
SOAP uses XML and strict contracts; REST uses multiple data formats and is more flexible -> Option C
Quick Check:
SOAP = XML + strict contracts [OK]

Quick Trick: SOAP uses XML and contracts; REST is flexible with formats [OK]

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