How does an API Product Manager ensure effective management of applications and subscriptions?
- A . By encouraging consumers to share application credentials
- B . Implementing a feedback loop with consumers to refine API offerings
- C . Limiting the number of applications a consumer can register
- D . Automatically approving all subscription requests
Developers have applications that are currently subscribed to Products.
At which stage can the developers call the APIs, but no new subscriptions to the Plans in the Product are possible?
- A . Deprecated
- B . Staged
- C . Retired
- D . Published
What best practice should be followed in administering applications and subscriptions?
- A . Encouraging the use of generic applications for all consumers
- B . Tailoring subscription plans to fit the diverse needs of consumers
- C . Discouraging consumers from subscribing to multiple plans
- D . Automating all subscription decisions without review
A developer has created a REST API using OpenAPI 3.0 and would like to add additional policies to the definition. Where are the policies added?
- A . Assemble tab
- B . Gateway tab => Gateway and portal settings
- C . Design tab
- D . Gateway tab => Policies section
What happens to the Consumer organization applications when it is removed from a group specified in the custom visibility settings for a Product?
- A . Any existing subscriptions are not affected. Applications in that Consumer organization can no longer subscribe to the Product.
- B . Any existing subscriptions are deleted. Applications in that Consumer organization can no longer subscribe to the Product.
- C . Any existing subscriptions are deleted. Applications in that Consumer organization can subscribe to the Product only if it has a previous deleted subscription.
- D . Any existing subscriptions are not affected. Applications in that Consumer organization can no longer delete the subscription to the Product.
An app developer has recently created an app and would like to change the display image of the app.
How is this accomplished?
- A . Select the app and use the Upload image menu item.
- B . Have the API developer add the image to the Product meta data.
- C . Update the app developer’s portal profile to include images.
- D . Image updates are not allowed.
Which analytics metrics are most valuable for gaining business insights as an API Product Manager? (Select two)
- A . Average response time of APIs
- B . The programming languages used in API development
- C . API usage patterns and peak usage times
- D . The number of failed API calls
After creating an API definition, testing shows the response as "301 Moved Permanently".
How can this be resolved?
- A . Use the map-policy to map the old location to the new one.
- B . Use the redirect-policy.
- C . Enable "follow redirects" in the Invoke policy.
- D . Redirects are not supported, the invoke-policy needs to be recreated.
Leveraging security assembly policies in IBM API Connect includes:
- A . Configuring SSL/TLS certificates for each API individually
- B . Implementing rate limiting to prevent API abuse
- C . Utilizing XML threat protection for SOAP APIs
- D . Enforcing authentication at the gateway level
How do the lifecycle stages of APIs impact their management by an API Product Manager?
- A . APIs in the "Create" stage require more marketing efforts
- B . APIs in the "Deprecate" stage should be aggressively sold
- C . Management strategies vary significantly between stages to align with business goals
- D . Once an API reaches the "Publish" stage, it no longer requires oversight
Which roles are involved in the lifecycle of an API in IBM API Connect? (Select two)
- A . API Developer
- B . Database Administrator
- C . API Product Manager
- D . Network Security Specialist
What are examples of other assembly policies available in IBM API Connect? (Select two)
- A . Data caching
- B . Geolocation-based routing
- C . Automatic API versioning
- D . Map errors to custom responses
What is a key consideration when configuring OAuth2 Provider in IBM API Connect?
- A . Selection of OAuth2 grant types appropriate for the API’s use case
- B . Integration with third-party OAuth2 services for enhanced security
- C . OAuth2 token generation using only symmetric encryption
- D . Delegating OAuth2 management to the API consumer
Which of the following is a use case for the IBM API Connect Command Line Interface (CLI) by a Provider Organization Owner?
- A . To directly interact with the underlying database for data manipulation
- B . To manage the lifecycle of APIs, including creation, testing, and deployment
- C . For performing network configuration and troubleshooting
- D . To update the operating system of the server hosting IBM API Connect
How can testing capabilities in IBM API Connect be utilized?
- A . By performing load testing directly in the production environment
- B . Through automated unit tests generated by the platform
- C . By using the built-in test client for API endpoints
- D . Conducting security vulnerability assessments manually
Using the IBM API Connect Developer Toolkit CLI, an API Developer can:
- A . Directly access the underlying database
- B . Publish APIs to a chosen catalog
- C . Modify the network configuration of the API Connect infrastructure
- D . Change the subscription plan for the organization
In the context of API governance, what is a crucial aspect of the various lifecycle stages of APIs and Products in IBM API Connect?
- A . Strict version control of APIs without backward compatibility
- B . Automated approval processes for API lifecycle transitions
- C . Mandatory public exposure of all APIs to foster transparency
- D . Integration with third-party governance tools for compliance checking
How does IBM API Connect facilitate the management of APIs?
- A . By providing a centralized dashboard for monitoring API usage statistics
- B . By enabling direct coding within the platform for API development
- C . By offering tools for automated API testing and monitoring
- D . By limiting the number of API calls to ensure security
What is essential when creating Products and Plans in IBM API Connect?
- A . Defining clear API rate limits
- B . Assigning all APIs to a single, default plan
- C . Including as many APIs as possible in one product for simplicity
- D . Tailoring API plans to different consumer needs
What steps should an API Consumer take to register and manage an application in the Developer Portal?
- A . Choose an API plan that limits API calls to a minimum
- B . Register the application and subscribe to the necessary
- C . Manually configure each API endpoint within the application code
- D . Ensure that the application adheres to the Developer Portal’s UI guidelines
The API Connect REST Management interface allows for:
- A . Manual execution of SQL queries against the API Connect database
- B . Real-time monitoring of API performance metrics
- C . Management of API properties and configurations
- D . Direct modification of user roles and permissions
How can an API Product Manager use analytics to improve API design?
- A . By ignoring all analytics data unrelated to errors
- B . Focusing on metrics that indicate consumer engagement and areas for improvement
- C . Only considering analytics during the initial design phase
- D . Using analytics exclusively for financial reporting
From an API Consumer’s view, what is crucial for effective API Discovery in the Developer Portal?
- A . APIs should be listed alphabetically only
- B . Comprehensive search and filtering capabilities
- C . Availability of only SOAP APIs for simplicity
- D . APIs categorized by the programming language used
Which feature of IBM API Connect helps in securing APIs?
- A . Manual code reviews by the API Connect team for every API
- B . OAuth 2.0 and JWT support for authentication and authorization
- C . Network isolation of the API Connect infrastructure
- D . Physical security measures at data centers hosting the APIs
Identify a typical use case for IBM API Connect across industries.
- A . Automating internal workflows only within financial services
- B . Facilitating secure, scalable partner integrations in retail and e-commerce
- C . Exclusive to mobile backend services for gaming applications
- D . Serving static content for web applications