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What is a RESTful API?
A
An API that uses the REST architecture to provide a standardized interface for communication between clients and servers
B
An API that uses the REST architecture to transfer files between computers
C
An API that provides a user interface for interacting with websites
D
An API that uses the REST architecture to secure the transmission of data over the internet
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -RESTful API is an interface that two computer systems use to exchange information securely over the internet. Most business applications have to communicate with other internal and third-party applications to perform various tasks.

Detailed explanation-2: -A REST API is an application programming interface (API) that uses a representational state transfer (REST) architectural style. The REST architectural style uses HTTP to request access and use data. This allows for interaction with RESTful web services.

Detailed explanation-3: -Web services based on REST Architecture are known as RESTful web services. These webservices uses HTTP methods to implement the concept of REST architecture. A RESTful web service usually defines a URI, Uniform Resource Identifier a service, provides resource representation such as JSON and set of HTTP Methods.

Detailed explanation-4: -Java API for RESTful Web Services (JAX-RS) is the Java API for creating REST web services.

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