Isaca CCAK Exam - Topic 2 Question 75 Discussion

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Question #: 75
Topic #: 2

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Application programming interfaces (APIs) are likely to be attacked continuously by bad actors because they:

Aare the asset with private IP addresses.

Bare generally the most exposed part.

Ccould be poorly designed.

Dact as a very effective backdoor.

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Suggested Answer: B

APIs are likely to be attacked continuously by bad actors because they are generally the most exposed part of an application or system. APIs serve as the interface between different components or services, and often expose sensitive data or functionality to the outside world. APIs can be accessed by anyone with an Internet connection, and can be easily discovered by scanning or crawling techniques. Therefore, APIs are a prime target for attackers who want to exploit vulnerabilities, steal data, or disrupt services.

ISACA, Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) Study Guide, 2021, p. 88-89.

OWASP, The Ten Most Critical API Security Risks - OWASP Foundation, 2019, p.4-5

by Penney at Nov 21, 2025, 03:24 PM

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Lizbeth

1 day ago

C makes sense too. Poor design can lead to vulnerabilities.

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Serina

6 days ago

I agree with B. They face constant threats.

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Sharen

11 days ago

I think B is the best choice. APIs are often exposed to the internet.

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Gladys

17 days ago

Yeah, bad actors love exploiting APIs for sure.

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Lou

22 days ago

Wait, backdoor? That sounds a bit extreme...

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Youlanda

27 days ago

Poorly designed APIs can really be a security nightmare!

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Yesenia

2 months ago

I disagree, private IPs are more vulnerable.

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Olen

2 months ago

APIs are definitely the most exposed part of an application.

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Ashlyn

2 months ago

B) all the way! Exposing APIs to the internet is like painting a big target on your application.

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Leontine

2 months ago

Haha, A) is a funny one. Private IP addresses? That's not how APIs work!

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Kindra

2 months ago

D) is an interesting choice, but I'm not sure it's the best answer. APIs don't necessarily act as a backdoor.

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Deeanna

2 months ago

C) could be the reason. Poorly designed APIs can have vulnerabilities that bad actors can exploit.

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Miriam

3 months ago

I feel like the private IP addresses in A don’t really make sense in this context. I’m leaning towards B being the best answer.

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Sang

3 months ago

I think I saw a similar question in practice exams, and it was about how APIs can act as backdoors. D sounds familiar, but I’m not completely confident.

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Miesha

3 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like poorly designed APIs could definitely lead to vulnerabilities, so C could also be a contender.

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Viki

3 months ago

I remember studying how APIs are often the most exposed part of an application, so I think B might be the right choice.

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Maynard

3 months ago

This is a good one. I remember learning that APIs are a common target because they're the most exposed part of the application, making them vulnerable to attacks. I'll go with B on this.

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Enola

3 months ago

Ugh, API security questions are the worst. There are so many potential attack vectors. I'll just have to read through the options carefully and try to eliminate the less likely ones.

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Tran

4 months ago

B) is the correct answer. APIs are generally the most exposed part of an application, making them a prime target for attacks.

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Leatha

4 months ago

Okay, I've got this. APIs are a prime target because they provide a potential backdoor into the system, and they're often poorly designed in terms of security. I'll select C and D for this one.

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Domitila

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know APIs can be vulnerable, but I'm not sure which of these options is the best explanation. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Sharita

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about API security. I'd focus on the key points - that APIs are a common target because they're often the most exposed part of an application.

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