Practice Common Http Methods (11.2.1) - API Testing Using Postman

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of the GET method?
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Think about how you request information.
Question 2.
Name one HTTP method used to remove resources.
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Which method suggests erasing something?
3Question 3.
Which HTTP method is used to retrieve data from a server?
- GET
- POST
- DELETE
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Think of it as asking for information.
4Question 4.
True or False: The PUT method is used for creating new resources.
- True
- False
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One adds while the other alters.
Question 5.
You are building an application where users can manage their profiles. Describe how you would implement each HTTP method to handle the user data.
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Consider each method's purpose.
Question 6.
Imagine you are debugging a REST API. You notice data is being lost after a POST request. What might be the issue, and how would you resolve it?
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Think of how data is stored and managed.

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