API Development & Integration Flashcards

Which HubSpot API endpoint is used to retrieve a list of all contacts?

Answer: GET /crm/v3/objects/contacts

The CRM v3 API uses GET /crm/v3/objects/contacts to retrieve a paginated list of all contacts.

What does the HubSpot API use to paginate large result sets in CRM v3 endpoints?

Answer: Cursor-based pagination with an 'after' token

HubSpot CRM v3 APIs use cursor-based pagination with an 'after' token returned in the paging object.

What is the maximum number of records returned per page in a HubSpot CRM v3 API list call?

Answer: 100

HubSpot CRM v3 API returns up to 100 records per page, controllable via the 'limit' parameter.

Which HTTP method should be used to partially update an existing HubSpot CRM object?

Answer: PATCH

PATCH is used for partial updates to HubSpot CRM objects, modifying only the specified properties.

In HubSpot's OAuth 2.0 flow, what is the purpose of the refresh token?

Answer: It is used to obtain a new access token when the current one expires

Refresh tokens allow apps to obtain new access tokens without requiring the user to re-authorize after the short-lived access token expires.

Which HubSpot API scope is required to read and write contact records via the CRM v3 API?

Answer: crm.objects.contacts.read and crm.objects.contacts.write

CRM v3 scopes follow the pattern crm.objects.{object}.read and crm.objects.{object}.write for granular access control.

What type of HubSpot API integration uses a private app token instead of OAuth?

Answer: Server-to-server integrations for a single portal

Private apps use a static access token and are designed for server-to-server integrations within a single HubSpot portal.