Selenium API Development & Integration 2

Question 1

When using Selenium with REST APIs, which HTTP method is most appropriate for creating a new test resource on the server?

Accepted Answer

POST

Answer

POST is the standard HTTP method used to create new resources on a server in RESTful API design.

Question 2

In a Selenium test that validates API responses, which status code indicates a successful resource creation via a POST request?

Accepted Answer

201 Created

Answer

HTTP 201 Created is the standard response code indicating a new resource was successfully created by a POST request.

Question 3

Which Java library is commonly used alongside Selenium to make REST API calls within test automation frameworks?

Accepted Answer

RestAssured

Answer

RestAssured is a popular Java library specifically designed for testing and validating REST APIs in automation frameworks.

Question 4

When integrating API calls into Selenium tests, what is the primary advantage of using APIs for test data setup instead of UI flows?

Accepted Answer

API calls are faster and more reliable than UI interactions

Answer

Using APIs for test data setup is significantly faster than navigating through the UI and avoids flaky UI-dependent preconditions.

Question 5

In Selenium test automation, what does the term 'API contract testing' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Verifying that an API adheres to its documented interface specification

Answer

API contract testing verifies that an API conforms to its defined specification, ensuring both provider and consumer agree on the interface.

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