DICE API Session 1 Quiz v.2

APIs always have a graphical component that allows users to interact with them directly.

• True

• False

One of the key challenges of API testing is the lack of standardization for API naming, paths, and call structure.

• True

• False

Performance testing is not a major concern when testing APIs.

• True

• False

Which of the following best defines an API?

• A graphical user interface for testing applications

• A set of definitions and protocols for building and integrating application software

• A tool for software debugging

• A method of functional testing performed in the backend of an application.

Which API architecture is predominantly used in the market and emphasized in API testing?

• SOAP

• REST

• gRPC

• GraphQL

What is one reason why an insecure API is a major concern?

• It may slow down software development

• It makes API documentation harder to understand

• It affects only internal users and not external customers

• It can lead to data breaches and expose sensitive information

Which of the following is NOT an identified challenge in API testing?

• Lack of API standardization

• No graphical user interface

• Too few available testing tools

• Unknown ownership and requirements

he two types of API responses based on processing time are __________ and __________.

(a)  

A key expectation from an API tester is to ensure APIs function with near (a)   uptime.

One of the major factors influencing API performance is (a)   , which refers to the expected number of concurrent users.