Sample Quiz

1. 1. What does API stand for?

• Advanced Programming Interface

• Application Protocol Integration

• Application Programming Interface

• Automated Process Interaction

1. 1. What is the primary purpose of an API?

• To store data securely

• To enable communication between software applications

• To enhance graphical performance

• To provide a user interface

1. 2. Which of the following is a common type of API?

• Operating System API

• Database API

• All of the above

• Web API

1. 3. What is a typical format for data exchange in APIs?

• JSON

• Both XML and JSON

• CSV

• XML

1. 4. What is a common use case for an API in web development?

• To create user interfaces

• To connect to third-party services

• To optimize database queries

• To manage server hardware

1. 5. Which protocol is often used for API communication?

• FTP

• HTTP

• SMTP

• SSH

1. 6. What is the role of API documentation?

• To manage data storage

• To enhance security measures

• To describe how to use the API

• To provide user support

1. 7. What is a common authentication method used with APIs?

• OAuth

• Basic Authentication

• Token-based Authentication

• All of the above

1. 8. Which of the following is a benefit of using APIs in software development?

• Increased code complexity

• Faster development time

• Reduced security risks

• Limited functionality

1. 9. What does REST stand for in the context of APIs?

• Remote Execution State Transfer

• Rapid Endpoint Service Transfer

• Representational State Transfer

• Real-time Event Streaming Transfer