API REST API Fundamentals 3

Question 1

Which HTTP status code means 'No Content' after a successful DELETE?

Accepted Answer

204

Answer

204 No Content is commonly returned after a successful DELETE when there is no body to return.

Question 2

What is an API endpoint?

Accepted Answer

A specific URI where an API can be accessed

Answer

An API endpoint is a specific URL at which an API can be accessed and interacted with.

Question 3

Which HTTP header specifies the format of the request body?

Accepted Answer

Content-Type

Answer

The Content-Type header tells the server what format the request body is in, such as application/json.

Question 4

What does CRUD stand for in API testing context?

Accepted Answer

Create, Read, Update, Delete

Answer

CRUD stands for Create, Read, Update, Delete — the four fundamental operations for persistent storage.

Question 5

Which HTTP header indicates what response media types the client can accept?

Accepted Answer

Accept

Answer

The Accept header tells the server which content types the client can process in the response.

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