Automation Testing API Test Automation 2

Question 1

Which Java library is commonly used for REST API test automation with fluent syntax?

Accepted Answer

REST Assured

Answer

REST Assured provides a domain-specific language for writing readable, fluent API tests in Java with built-in assertion and validation support.

Question 2

What does mocking an API dependency mean in test automation?

Accepted Answer

Simulating the API's behavior with a fake server so tests run independently of the real service

Answer

API mocking creates a simulated server that returns predefined responses, allowing tests to run without depending on external services.

Question 3

What HTTP method should be used for an API call that only retrieves data without side effects?

Accepted Answer

GET

Answer

GET is the idempotent, safe HTTP method for retrieving resources without modifying server state.

Question 4

What is contract testing in API test automation?

Accepted Answer

Verifying that an API provider and consumer agree on the API structure via a shared contract

Answer

Contract testing (e.g., with Pact) ensures the API consumer and provider independently verify they honor the agreed interface contract.

Question 5

Which HTTP status code indicates that the requested API resource was not found?

Accepted Answer

404 Not Found

Answer

HTTP 404 Not Found indicates the server cannot locate the requested resource at the given URI.

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