REST API Test

Q: What are the main API tests?

Key API tests include: REST API Test SOAPUI Test FastAPI Test

The REST API Test evaluates a candidate's understanding of RESTful APIs and their ability to create, interact, and test them. The test includes multiple-choice questions to evaluate knowledge of REST principles, HTTP methods, status codes, authentication, serialization formats, and best practices.

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Test duration: ~ 40 mins

Difficulty level: Moderate

Availability: Available as custom test

Questions:

5 REST MCQs
undefined technical-aptitude-5 MCQ
1 Coding Question

Covered skills:

Technical Aptitude

API integrations

REST API Basics

API Design

Best Practices

Designing Backend Services

Coding

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The test screens for the following skills that hiring managers look for in candidates:

Ability to understand and implement REST API concepts
Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of best practices for API design and integration
Experience in designing backend services
Proficiency in coding and problem-solving
Ability to effectively use API integrations
Understanding of REST API basics and principles
Ability to design efficient and scalable APIs
Knowledge of common API authentication and authorization mechanisms
Experience in implementing error handling and exception management in APIs
Ability to optimize API performance and response times
Familiarity with API testing and debugging tools

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🧐 Question
Easy Biker REST API URIs	Solve
Given a service that returns information about bikes, including the various drivers of each bike, what might the URIs look like for 1) getting the second driver of the third bike? 2) getting all of the drivers of the fifth bike?
Medium Decryptor Strings	Solve
What does the following pseudo code print?
Hard Fibonacci codes Time Complexity Pseudo Code	Solve
Here are three pseudocodes for calculating the Nth Fibonacci number. Which of the following statements about these codes are true? A: Time complexity/efficiency of CODE 1, CODE 2, CODE 3 is the same. B: CODE 2 is more space-efficient than CODE 3. C: CODE 3 is more space-efficient than CODE 2. D: CODE 2 is more time-efficient than CODE 1. E: CODE 3 is more time-efficient than CODE 1.
Hard Palindrome Test cases Strings	Solve
Go through the following faulty palindrome detection pseudocode and test cases. For which of the test cases would the code return true? Testcases A: a B: aba C: aaa D: aac
Medium Rewards Activities Order Database Connection	Solve
A new popular app tracks the activities performed by its users and grants them rewards based on each individual's total activities performed in a year. This data is maintained in a database table (activitesinfo), with the following columns: userid, totalactivities, reward. This year, due to fundraising activity, the company has decided to further reward its users by enhancing the reward as per the following formula: If reward < = 4000, increase it by 2%, If 4000 < reward <= 8000, increase it by 4%, If reward > 8000, increase it by 6%. The tech team has written three different scripts to calculate increment for each slab, each script is to run as a separate transaction. Here are the three scripts: Script 1: For users with reward <= 4000, set reward = reward * 1.02 Script 2: For users with reward > 4000 and reward <= 8000, set reward = reward * 1.04 Script 3: For users with reward > 8000, set reward = reward * 1.06 Each script is to be executed separately. Which of the following options will update the rewards as expected: A: Execute Script 1 followed by Script 2 followed by Script 3 B: Execute Script 2 followed by Script 3; Script 1 running concurrently throughout C: Execute Script 3 followed by Script 2; Script 1 running concurrently throughout D: Execute Script 3 followed by Script 2 followed by Script 1 E: Execute Script 2 followed by Script 3 followed by Script 1

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill
	Easy Biker REST API URIs	2 mins REST	Solve
Given a service that returns information about bikes, including the various drivers of each bike, what might the URIs look like for 1) getting the second driver of the third bike? 2) getting all of the drivers of the fifth bike?
	Medium Decryptor Strings	2 mins Technical Aptitude	Solve
What does the following pseudo code print?
	Hard Fibonacci codes Time Complexity Pseudo Code	2 mins Technical Aptitude	Solve
Here are three pseudocodes for calculating the Nth Fibonacci number. Which of the following statements about these codes are true? A: Time complexity/efficiency of CODE 1, CODE 2, CODE 3 is the same. B: CODE 2 is more space-efficient than CODE 3. C: CODE 3 is more space-efficient than CODE 2. D: CODE 2 is more time-efficient than CODE 1. E: CODE 3 is more time-efficient than CODE 1.
	Hard Palindrome Test cases Strings	2 mins Technical Aptitude	Solve
Go through the following faulty palindrome detection pseudocode and test cases. For which of the test cases would the code return true? Testcases A: a B: aba C: aaa D: aac
	Medium Rewards Activities Order Database Connection	3 mins Technical Aptitude	Solve
A new popular app tracks the activities performed by its users and grants them rewards based on each individual's total activities performed in a year. This data is maintained in a database table (activitesinfo), with the following columns: userid, totalactivities, reward. This year, due to fundraising activity, the company has decided to further reward its users by enhancing the reward as per the following formula: If reward < = 4000, increase it by 2%, If 4000 < reward <= 8000, increase it by 4%, If reward > 8000, increase it by 6%. The tech team has written three different scripts to calculate increment for each slab, each script is to run as a separate transaction. Here are the three scripts: Script 1: For users with reward <= 4000, set reward = reward * 1.02 Script 2: For users with reward > 4000 and reward <= 8000, set reward = reward * 1.04 Script 3: For users with reward > 8000, set reward = reward * 1.06 Each script is to be executed separately. Which of the following options will update the rewards as expected: A: Execute Script 1 followed by Script 2 followed by Script 3 B: Execute Script 2 followed by Script 3; Script 1 running concurrently throughout C: Execute Script 3 followed by Script 2; Script 1 running concurrently throughout D: Execute Script 3 followed by Script 2 followed by Script 1 E: Execute Script 2 followed by Script 3 followed by Script 1

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill	💪 Difficulty	⌛ Time
	Biker REST API URIs	REST	Easy	2 mins	Solve
Given a service that returns information about bikes, including the various drivers of each bike, what might the URIs look like for 1) getting the second driver of the third bike? 2) getting all of the drivers of the fifth bike?
	Decryptor Strings	Technical Aptitude	Medium	2 mins	Solve
What does the following pseudo code print?
	Fibonacci codes Time Complexity Pseudo Code	Technical Aptitude	Hard	2 mins	Solve
Here are three pseudocodes for calculating the Nth Fibonacci number. Which of the following statements about these codes are true? A: Time complexity/efficiency of CODE 1, CODE 2, CODE 3 is the same. B: CODE 2 is more space-efficient than CODE 3. C: CODE 3 is more space-efficient than CODE 2. D: CODE 2 is more time-efficient than CODE 1. E: CODE 3 is more time-efficient than CODE 1.
	Palindrome Test cases Strings	Technical Aptitude	Hard	2 mins	Solve
Go through the following faulty palindrome detection pseudocode and test cases. For which of the test cases would the code return true? Testcases A: a B: aba C: aaa D: aac
	Rewards Activities Order Database Connection	Technical Aptitude	Medium	3 mins	Solve
A new popular app tracks the activities performed by its users and grants them rewards based on each individual's total activities performed in a year. This data is maintained in a database table (activitesinfo), with the following columns: userid, totalactivities, reward. This year, due to fundraising activity, the company has decided to further reward its users by enhancing the reward as per the following formula: If reward < = 4000, increase it by 2%, If 4000 < reward <= 8000, increase it by 4%, If reward > 8000, increase it by 6%. The tech team has written three different scripts to calculate increment for each slab, each script is to run as a separate transaction. Here are the three scripts: Script 1: For users with reward <= 4000, set reward = reward * 1.02 Script 2: For users with reward > 4000 and reward <= 8000, set reward = reward * 1.04 Script 3: For users with reward > 8000, set reward = reward * 1.06 Each script is to be executed separately. Which of the following options will update the rewards as expected: A: Execute Script 1 followed by Script 2 followed by Script 3 B: Execute Script 2 followed by Script 3; Script 1 running concurrently throughout C: Execute Script 3 followed by Script 2; Script 1 running concurrently throughout D: Execute Script 3 followed by Script 2 followed by Script 1 E: Execute Script 2 followed by Script 3 followed by Script 1

Test candidates on core REST API Hiring Test topics

Technical Aptitude: Technical Aptitude refers to the ability to understand and apply technical concepts, solve technical problems, and think critically in a technical environment. This skill is essential to assess as it reflects a candidate's overall technical proficiency and their ability to adapt to new technologies.

API Integrations: API Integrations involve connecting different systems or applications through the use of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to enable seamless data exchange and functionality. Assessing this skill is crucial as it demonstrates a candidate's ability to work with external systems, understand API documentation, and successfully integrate third-party services.

REST API Basics: REST (Representational State Transfer) API Basics encompass understanding the fundamentals of RESTful architecture, HTTP methods, resource identification, and data modeling. Evaluating this skill is important as it gauges a candidate's knowledge of REST principles and their ability to design and develop APIs that follow industry standards.

API Design: API Design involves creating well-structured and intuitive interfaces for the communication and interaction between software components. Measuring this skill is vital as it assesses a candidate's ability to design APIs that are scalable, maintainable, and provide a positive user experience for developers.

Best Practices: Best Practices encompass following established guidelines and industry standards to ensure optimal performance, security, and efficiency in API development. Evaluating this skill is necessary to determine a candidate's understanding of industry norms and their capability to implement robust and reliable APIs.

Designing Backend Services: Designing Backend Services involves creating the server-side logic, databases, and infrastructure required to support the functionality and data processing of an application or system. Assessing this skill is crucial as it reflects a candidate's ability to architect and build the backbone of an application, ensuring its reliability, scalability, and optimal performance.

Coding: Coding refers to the ability to write clean, efficient, and well-structured code using programming languages and frameworks. Measuring this skill is essential as it determines a candidate's proficiency in translating design and business requirements into functional code and their capability to identify and fix issues within the codebase.

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What roles can I use the REST API Assessment Test for?

Here are few roles for which we recommend this test:

Software Engineer
DevOps Engineer
QA Engineer
Backend Developer
Full Stack Developer
Mobile App Developer
Cloud Engineer
Automation Engineer
System Administrator
Technical Lead

Can I combine REST API test with other questions?

Yes, recruiters can request a custom test combining the REST API Test with other relevant skills. For example, you can explore our Technical Aptitude Test to assess additional skills.

How to use REST API Test in my hiring process?

Use the REST API Test as a pre-screening tool at the start of your recruitment process. Link the test in your job post or email invitations directly to candidates.

What are the main API tests?

Key API tests include:

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Each Adaface assessment is customized to your job description/ ideal candidate persona (our subject matter experts will pick the right questions for your assessment from our library of 10000+ questions). This assessment can be customized for any experience level.

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What is REST API Test?

The REST API Test assesses candidates' knowledge and skills in RESTful API design and implementation. Recruiters use this test to evaluate technical aptitude and coding abilities, ensuring they can integrate and optimize APIs effectively.

What kind of questions are used to evaluate senior candidates in the REST API Test?

The test includes multiple-choice questions assessing REST API basics and technical aptitude, as well as coding questions evaluating experience with performance optimization, troubleshooting, and debugging in backend services.

Can I test REST API and other backend skills together?

Yes, you can combine REST API with backend skills. Consider our Backend Engineer Test for a comprehensive evaluation.

Can I combine multiple skills into one custom assessment?

Yes, absolutely. Custom assessments are set up based on your job description, and will include questions on all must-have skills you specify. Here's a quick guide on how you can request a custom test.

How do I interpret test scores?

The primary thing to keep in mind is that an assessment is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. A skills assessment is optimized to help you eliminate candidates who are not technically qualified for the role, it is not optimized to help you find the best candidate for the role. So the ideal way to use an assessment is to decide a threshold score (typically 55%, we help you benchmark) and invite all candidates who score above the threshold for the next rounds of interview.

Does every candidate get the same questions?

Yes, it makes it much easier for you to compare candidates. Options for MCQ questions and the order of questions are randomized. We have anti-cheating/ proctoring features in place. In our enterprise plan, we also have the option to create multiple versions of the same assessment with questions of similar difficulty levels.

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REST API Test

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Use Adaface tests trusted by recruitment teams globally

Use the REST API Assessment Test to shortlist qualified candidates

Screen candidates with the highest quality questions

Test candidates on core REST API Hiring Test topics

Make informed decisions with actionable reports and benchmarks

Screen candidates in 3 easy steps

Pick a test from over 500+ tests

Invite your candidates with 2-clicks

Make informed hiring decisions

Try the most advanced candidate assessment platform

ChatGPT Protection

Non-googleable Questions

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MCQ Questions

Coding Questions

Typing Questions

Personality Questions

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Ready-to-use Tests

Custom Tests

Custom Branding

Bulk Invites

Public Links

ATS Integrations

Multiple Question Sets

Custom API integrations

Role-based Access

Priority Support

GDPR Compliance

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