Practice Common Assertions (11.4.1) - API Testing Using Postman

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Question 1.
What is an assertion in the context of API testing?
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Think about what we check when our API returns a response.
Question 2.
What does a status code of 404 mean?
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Recall common HTTP status codes you have learned.
3Question 3.
What is the purpose of an assertion in Postman?
- To verify that requests are sent correctly
- To validate responses received from APIs
- To document API functionality
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Think about how we can confirm our API works.
4Question 4.
True or False: A status code of 200 indicates that the request was successful.
- True
- False
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Recall HTTP status codes.
Question 5.
Write a set of assertions that validate if the API response contains a user ID, name, and whether the status is 200.
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Remember to check both the status and the fields.
Question 6.
Describe how to address a scenario where an assertion fails during testing.
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Think about the process of troubleshooting.

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