Module 5 API Pentestng

What does API stand for?

• Application Protocol Interface

• Application Programming Interface

• Automated Programming Interface

• Advanced Protocol Integration

Which of the following best describes an API?

• A database storage mechanism

• A framework to create websites

• A set of rules enabling interaction between software components

• A hardware interface for networking

What is the primary purpose of an API?

• To protect sensitive data

• To connect software components and enable data exchange

• To develop operating systems

• To enhance user interfaces

Which of the following is NOT an example of an API?

• Google Maps API

• Database query language

• Twitter API

• OpenWeatherMap API

Which of the following is NOT a type of API?

• Open APIs

• Partner APIs

• Internal APIs

• Binary APIs

Partner APIs are specifically designed for:

• Public use by everyone

• Integration with hardware systems

• Authorized third-party developers

• Internal organizational use only

Internal APIs are also referred to as:

• Private APIs

• Public APIs

• External APIs

• Partner APIs

Open APIs are also known as:

• Partner APIs

• Public APIs

• Private APIs

• Composite APIs

Which API architecture is most commonly associated with HTTP?

• REST

• SOAP

• GraphQL

• FTP

SOAP APIs are characterized by:

• Lightweight JSON-based communication

• XML-based messaging protocols

• Flexibility in data formats

• Simple authentication mechanisms