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Which technology is used in modern ERP systems to let separate applications, such as an ERP and an e-commerce portal, exchange data in a standardised way without rewriting either system?

An Application Programming Interface (API) is used. It exposes defined functions and data of the ERP so that external applications, such as an e-commerce portal, can exchange information in a standard, controlled way without either system being rewritten, often through middleware for orchestration.

  1. AApplication Programming Interface (API)Correct
  2. BScreen scraping by manual re-keying
  3. CCold backup tapes
  4. DDot matrix printing

Explanation

APIs expose defined functions and data of one system so other applications can call them securely, enabling integration without modifying core code. Manual re-keying is error-prone and not a standard integration technology; backup tapes and printing do not enable system-to-system exchange.

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