11.4.1. Common Assertions

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is an assertion in the context of API testing?

   Hint

   Think about what we check when our API returns a response.

2. 2.

   What does a status code of 404 mean?

   Hint

   Recall common HTTP status codes you have learned.

3. 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

   Hint

   Think about how we can confirm our API works.

4. 4.

   True or False: A status code of 200 indicates that the request was successful.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall HTTP status codes.

5. 5.

   Write a set of assertions that validate if the API response contains a user ID, name, and whether the status is 200.

   Hint

   Remember to check both the status and the fields.

6. 6.

   Describe how to address a scenario where an assertion fails during testing.

   Hint

   Think about the process of troubleshooting.