API GraphQL & SOAP Testing

Question 1

What is the primary HTTP method used to send GraphQL queries and mutations?

Accepted Answer

POST

Answer

GET

Answer

PUT

Answer

DELETE

Question 2

What is a GraphQL 'schema' used for?

Accepted Answer

Describing all available types, queries, mutations, and subscriptions in the API

Answer

Defining API authentication rules

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Setting rate limits

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Configuring CORS policies

Question 3

What is the difference between a GraphQL 'query' and a 'mutation'?

Accepted Answer

Queries read data; mutations create, update, or delete data

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Queries are faster; mutations are slower

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Queries use GET; mutations use POST

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Queries are public; mutations require authentication

Question 4

What does SOAP stand for in web services testing?

Accepted Answer

Simple Object Access Protocol

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Secure Open API Protocol

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Standard Object Application Payload

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Structured Output API Protocol

Question 5

What format do SOAP API messages use for their payload?

Accepted Answer

XML

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JSON

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CSV

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YAML

Question 6

Which tool is commonly used for testing SOAP web services?

Accepted Answer

SoapUI

Answer

Postman (limited)

Answer

k6

Answer

Newman