11.5. API Testing Checklist for QA

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does a 404 status code signify?

   Hint

   Think about the server's response when a URL is broken.

2. 2.

   Why is it important to check the data type of the 'email' field in a response?

   Hint

   What type of data should an email be?

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of an API status code?

   • To convey user data
   • To indicate the outcome of an API request
   • To format response data

   Hint

   Think about what the server communicates back to the client.

4. 4.

   True or False: A 500 status code indicates a successful request.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What does it mean when a server has an internal error?

5. 5.

   Design an API endpoint that requires a token for access. Implement a test that verifies only valid tokens can access it.

   Hint

   How can you simulate a valid and an invalid token?

6. 6.

   What would happen if an API endpoint is unprotected and does not perform proper authorization checks? Describe the potential risks and your testing approach.

   Hint

   What could unauthorized users access in such scenarios?