API knowledge check Show your understanding of APIs and how they power automation. Question Title * What is your work email?This should be your Rewst email address Question Title * What does API stand for? Automated Programming Integration Application Processing Interface Application Programming Interface Avocado Pizza Initiative Question Title * Imagine you’re at an Italian restaurant, and the menu lists a “Margherita pizza.” How is this similar to an API? The menu shows how the kitchen prepares the pizza. The menu shows what you can order and how to ask for it. The menu allows you to customize your order in any way you like, without following guidelines. The menu replaces the need for waiters or chefs. Question Title * When comparing an API to a restaurant experience, which part of an API is most like the response you get when your food is delivered? The request The menu The meal that is served to you The waiter taking your order Question Title * You’ve created a Rewst workflow that pulls user data from Microsoft Graph and sends a message in Slack. Which of the following best describes what Rewst is doing behind the scenes? Rewst is connecting to Microsoft Graph and Slack through secure channels to facilitate the exchange of data without directly automating the tasks. Rewst is using pre-saved templates to fill in the message, without connecting directly to Microsoft Graph or Slack. Rewst is making API calls to gather data, then sending API requests to deliver the message automatically. Rewst is scheduling the workflow to run on a timer and storing the message until it’s ready to be sent out. Question Title * Which HTTP method would you use to update existing information in a system? GET POST PUT DELETE Question Title * You’re automating a workflow in Rewst to cancel a reservation if plans change. Which HTTP method should the API use? GET POST PUT DELETE Question Title * A URL in an API request consists of two main parts: the base URL and the __________. Endpoint Street Address Username Directory Question Title * Which part of the API request tells the system what specific action you want to perform? Request Header Payload HTTP Method Query Parameter Question Title * You’re using Rewst to automate a “Night on the Town” package. Which of the following is an example of a GET request? Checking if a restaurant is available for a reservation Booking concert tickets Updating the time of a dinner reservation Canceling a cab ride Done
