REST API Automation with REST Assured Practice Exam

REST API Automation with REST Assured Practice Exam

APIs are the backbone of modern applications, allowing different systems to talk to each other. Testing these APIs manually can be time-consuming, so automation tools like REST Assured make the process faster and more reliable. REST Assured is a Java-based library that helps testers check if APIs are working correctly by automating test cases for requests and responses.

The REST API Automation with REST Assured certification trains learners to understand APIs and test them effectively. From sending requests to validating responses, this certification equips candidates with practical skills to ensure that applications work smoothly and securely.

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• Software Testers
• QA Engineers
• Developers
• DevOps Engineers
• Students & Freshers
• IT Professionals

Skills Required

• Basic understanding of software testing.
• Knowledge of Java programming fundamentals.
• Familiarity with web concepts like HTTP methods and APIs.
• Logical and analytical thinking.

Knowledge Gained

• Fundamentals of RESTful APIs and their importance.
• Writing automated API test scripts using REST Assured.
• Validating responses (status codes, headers, body).
• Data-driven testing with REST Assured.
• Integrating API tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Practical skills to work as an automation tester.

Course Outline

The REST API Automation with REST Assured Exam covers the following topics -

1. Introduction to REST APIs

• What are APIs?
• Understanding REST architecture
• Importance of API testing

2. Getting Started with REST Assured

• Setting up REST Assured in Java
• First API test script
• REST Assured basics

3. Request and Response Handling

• Sending GET, POST, PUT, DELETE requests
• Extracting and validating responses
• Handling headers, cookies, and parameters

4. Assertions and Validations

• Using Hamcrest matchers
• Validating JSON and XML data
• Status codes and response time checks

5. Authentication and Security Testing

• Basic and OAuth authentication
• Token-based authentication
• API security testing best practices

6. Advanced REST Assured Features

• Request/response specifications
• Logging and debugging APIs
• Schema validation for JSON and XML

7. Integration with Testing Frameworks

• REST Assured with JUnit/TestNG
• Reporting test results
• CI/CD pipeline integration