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API Testing with Postman: Interview Questions and Answers

1. Postman Basics

Q: What is Postman, and why is it used for API testing?

A: Postman is a popular API testing tool that allows users to design, test, and document APIs

efficiently. It is used to validate API functionality, performance, and security.

Q: How do you create and send a request in Postman?

A: To create and send a request in Postman:

1. Open Postman and click 'New' > 'Request'.

2. Enter the request name and save it in a collection.

3. Select the HTTP method (GET, POST, etc.).

4. Enter the API URL.

5. Configure headers, params, or body as needed.

6. Click 'Send' to execute the request.

Q: What are the different HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.), and when are they used?

A: GET: Retrieve data.

POST: Submit data to the server.

PUT: Update existing data.

DELETE: Remove data.

HEAD, OPTIONS, PATCH: Other methods for specific use cases.

Q: Explain the difference between Params, Headers, and Body in a Postman request.

A: Params: Used for query parameters in the URL.

Headers: Contain metadata like content type or authorization.

Body: Holds the data to be sent to the API (e.g., JSON payload).

Q: How do you handle authentication in Postman?


A: Postman supports multiple authentication methods, including Basic Auth, OAuth, API Keys, and

Bearer Tokens. You can set these under the 'Authorization' tab in the request settings.

Q: What is the purpose of a Postman Collection?

A: A Postman Collection is a group of API requests organized into folders. It is used to manage

related APIs, save configurations, and execute them as a workflow.

2. Practical Usage

Q: How do you test an API with query parameters in Postman?

A: Add key-value pairs in the 'Params' tab. Postman appends them to the API URL automatically.

Q: What steps would you take to test an API that requires a token?

A: 1. Authenticate and obtain the token from the API.

2. Add the token in the 'Authorization' tab or 'Headers'.

3. Send the request and verify the response.

Q: How can you validate the response code, headers, and body in Postman?

A: Postman provides response validation options in the 'Tests' tab. You can write JavaScript

assertions for status codes, headers, and body content.

Q: Explain how to use environment variables and global variables in Postman.

A: Environment variables are specific to an environment (e.g., dev, staging). Global variables are

accessible across all environments. Use the '{{variable_name}}' syntax in requests.

Q: What is a pre-request script, and when would you use it?

A: A pre-request script is JavaScript code executed before the request. It is used to set dynamic

variables, generate tokens, or modify the request dynamically.

Q: How do you create a workflow using Postman Collections?

A: Postman Collections allow you to chain requests by using variables and test scripts. You can

control the execution order and add conditions or loops.

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