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Postman API Testing Assessment Test

This Postman API Testing test evaluates your proficiency in using Postman for API testing, covering topics such as scripting, data-driven testing, and performance optimization. It assesses your ability to handle authentication, manage requests, and document the testing process effectively.

Proficiency Level
Beginner-Expert
Experience
0-8 years
Duration
45 mins
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Use Case

  • Assesses understanding of API testing fundamentals using Postman.
  • Evaluates skills in scripting and automation for efficient testing.
  • Identifies knowledge of authentication setups and environment configurations.
  • Helps pinpoint candidates adept in documentation and communication skills.

Skills Covered

Introduction to Postman
Setting Up Postman
Creating and Managing Requests
Organizing Requests into Collections
Working with Environments and Variables
Scripting and Tests in Postman
Data-Driven Testing
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Postman API Testing Assessment Test

This Postman API Testing test is designed to assess your comprehensive understanding and skills in utilizing Postman for effective API testing. It covers a wide range of topics including scripting and tests in Postman, setting up the tool, and conducting data-driven testing. You'll be evaluated on your ability to use the Collection Runner and integrate with Newman, apply best practices for performance optimization, and work with environments and variables. The test also examines your skills in handling authentication and sessions, organizing requests into collections, and generating and analyzing test reports. Additionally, it assesses your capability to document and explain the Postman API testing process, ensuring you can collaborate effectively and maintain API security.

Target Audience

This assessment is ideal for software testers, QA engineers, API developers, and technical leads who are responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of APIs.

Prerequisites
  • Basic understanding of API concepts
  • Familiarity with HTTP methods and status codes
  • Experience with Postman interface
  • Knowledge of JavaScript for scripting
  • Understanding of RESTful services
  • Ability to work with JSON and XML data formats
  • Experience in software testing methodologies
Test Overview
Duration
45 mins
Questions
15
Passing Score
70%

Questions

Documenting Postman API Testing
API Testing
API Testing
Postman
Documentation
What this question evaluates
This question assesses the candidate's knowledge of API testing using Postman, specifically focusing on scripting assertions to validate JSON response structures.
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
Array Element Comparison
Array Manipulation
Array Manipulation
Conditional Statements
Equality Testing
Index Operations
Loop Iteration
What this question evaluates
This question assesses the candidate's understanding of integrating Newman into CI/CD pipelines for automated API testing. It evaluates knowledge of Postman's Collection Runner, Newman's benefits, and the importance of automation in testing.
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
25 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
Validating JWT tokens in Postman
API Testing
API Testing
Postman
JWT
Security
What this question evaluates
This question evaluates the candidate's knowledge of API testing, specifically focusing on validating JSON response structures using Postman. It assesses the ability to script assertions for automated validation and check response content.
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
Using Postman for API Test Automation
API Testing
API Testing
Postman
JSON validation
What this question evaluates
This question evaluates the candidate's understanding of data-driven testing in Postman for API endpoints, specifically focusing on efficiently testing multiple user IDs. It assesses knowledge of using Collection Runner, CSV files, pre-request scripts, and environment variables.
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
Postman API Testing Best Practices
API Testing
API Testing
Postman
Performance Testing
What this question evaluates
This question evaluates the candidate's understanding of best practices for performance testing APIs using Postman. It assesses knowledge of efficient testing methods, automation tools, and the importance of response time in performance evaluation.
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
Identifying Failing Tests in Postman Reports
API Testing
API Testing
Postman
Test Reports
What this question evaluates
This question assesses the candidate's understanding of API testing with Postman, specifically focusing on the purpose and functionality of Pre-request Scripts. It evaluates the ability to comprehend how to manipulate request data and set environment variables before sending an API request.
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
Understanding Newman Integration in CI/CD
API Testing
API Testing
Postman
Newman
CI/CD
What this question evaluates
This question assesses the candidate's understanding of integrating Newman into CI/CD pipelines when using Postman's Collection Runner for API requests. It evaluates knowledge of automated testing environments and the benefits of using Newman for running collections.
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
Testing API Authentication with Bearer Token in Postman
API Testing
API Testing
Postman
Authentication
What this question evaluates
This question evaluates the candidate's understanding of API testing with Postman, specifically focusing on the purpose and functionality of Pre-request Scripts in setting environment variables or modifying request data.
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
Data-Driven Testing in Postman
Postman
Postman
API Testing
Data-Driven Testing
What this question evaluates
This question assesses the candidate's knowledge of data-driven testing in Postman for API endpoints, specifically focusing on efficiently testing multiple user IDs. It evaluates the understanding of using Collection Runner, CSV files, pre-request scripts, and environment variables for testing.
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
Setting a Global Variable in Postman
API Testing
API Testing
Postman
Global Variable
JavaScript
What this question evaluates
This question evaluates the candidate's understanding of configuring Postman for API testing, focusing on the crucial step for receiving a successful response when authentication is required.
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
Accessing Environment Variables in Postman
API Testing
API Testing
Postman
Environment Variables
What this question evaluates
This question assesses the candidate's familiarity with accessing environment variables in Postman scripts. It evaluates the understanding of Postman scripting methods and environment variable manipulation.
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
Managing API Requests in Postman
API Testing
API Testing
Postman
Request Management
What this question evaluates
This question assesses the candidate's understanding of integrating Newman into CI/CD pipelines for automated API testing. It evaluates knowledge of Postman's Collection Runner, API request automation, and the benefits of using Newman for running collections.
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
API Testing with Postman: Pre-request Script Functionality
API Testing
API Testing
Postman
Pre-request Script
What this question evaluates
This question assesses the candidate's understanding of data-driven testing in API testing using Postman. It evaluates the ability to efficiently test multiple user IDs by selecting the appropriate testing approach.
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
Postman API Authentication Setup
API Testing
API Testing
Postman
Authentication
What this question evaluates
This question assesses the candidate's knowledge of configuring Postman to test an API, specifically focusing on the crucial step required to receive a successful response when the API requires authentication.
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
Capturing API Request and Response Traffic in Postman
API Testing
API Testing
Postman
Debugging
What this question evaluates
This question assesses the candidate's understanding of API testing with Postman, specifically focusing on the purpose and function of Pre-request Scripts. It evaluates the candidate's knowledge of setting environment variables and modifying request data before sending an API request.
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
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Introduction to Postman
87%
Setting Up Postman
80%
Creating and Managing Requests
85%
Organizing Requests into Collections
82%
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Organizing Requests into Collections
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