Duplicating and moving requests in Postman - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner

What does duplicating a request in Postman mean?

Duplicating a request means creating an exact copy of an existing request. This helps you reuse or modify it without changing the original.

beginner

How can you move a request to a different collection or folder in Postman?

You can drag and drop the request to the desired collection or folder, or use the 'Move' option from the request's context menu to select the new location.

intermediate

Why is it useful to duplicate requests in Postman during testing?

Duplicating requests lets you test different scenarios by changing parameters or headers without losing the original setup. It saves time and avoids errors.

beginner

What happens if you move a request to a different folder in Postman?

The request is removed from the original folder and placed inside the new folder. It keeps all its settings and history intact.

intermediate

Can you duplicate a request across different collections in Postman?

Yes, you can duplicate a request and then move or copy it to another collection to organize your tests better.

What is the easiest way to duplicate a request in Postman?

A Right-click the request and select 'Duplicate'

B Drag the request to another folder

C Delete the request and create a new one

D Export and import the request

Right-clicking the request and choosing 'Duplicate' quickly creates a copy without affecting the original.

How do you move a request to a different collection?

A Rename the request

B Duplicate the request and delete the original

C Change the request URL

D Drag and drop the request to the target collection

Dragging and dropping the request moves it to the new collection while keeping all data intact.

Why might you duplicate a request before editing it?

A To export the request

B To delete the original request

C To keep the original request unchanged

D To speed up the server

Duplicating preserves the original request so you can test changes safely.

What happens to the request history when you move a request?

A The history is deleted

B The history stays with the request

C The history moves to the original folder

D The history is exported separately

Moving a request keeps its history intact in the new location.

Can you duplicate a request and move it to a different folder in one step?

A No, you must duplicate first then move

B Yes, by dragging while holding a key

C No, requests cannot be moved

D Yes, by exporting and importing

Postman requires duplicating first, then moving the copy separately.

Explain how to duplicate and move a request in Postman step-by-step.

Think about copying first, then relocating.

Why is duplicating requests helpful when testing APIs in Postman?

Consider how you might try different things without losing your work.

Practice

1. What is the main benefit of duplicating a request in Postman?

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A. It exports the request to a file.

B. It saves time by reusing an existing request setup.

C. It merges two requests into one.

D. It deletes the original request automatically.

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand duplicating requests

   Duplicating means making a copy of an existing request to reuse its setup.

2. Step 2: Identify the benefit

   Reusing saves time because you don't have to create the request from scratch.

3. Final Answer:

   It saves time by reusing an existing request setup. -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Duplicating = Reuse setup [OK]

Hint: Duplicating means copying to reuse quickly [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking it deletes the original request
• Confusing duplication with merging requests
• Assuming it exports the request

2. Which of the following is the correct way to duplicate a request in Postman?

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A. Rename the request with a new name.

B. Drag the request to the trash bin.

C. Click 'Send' button twice quickly.

D. Right-click the request and select 'Duplicate'.

Solution

1. Step 1: Locate duplication method

   In Postman, duplicating is done by right-clicking the request and choosing 'Duplicate'.

2. Step 2: Eliminate wrong options

   Dragging to trash deletes, clicking send sends request, renaming changes name only.

3. Final Answer:

   Right-click the request and select 'Duplicate'. -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Duplicate = Right-click + Duplicate [OK]

Hint: Right-click request to duplicate it [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Trying to duplicate by clicking send
• Dragging request to trash instead of duplicating
• Thinking renaming duplicates the request

3. Given a collection with requests A, B, and C, you duplicate request B and move the duplicate to a new folder named 'Tests'. What will be the order of requests in the original collection and the new folder?

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A. Original collection: A, B, C; New folder: B (duplicate)

B. Original collection: A, C; New folder: B (original and duplicate)

C. Original collection: A, B, C; New folder: empty

D. Original collection: A, B; New folder: C, B (duplicate)

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand duplication effect

   Duplicating request B creates a copy but does not remove the original from the collection.

2. Step 2: Understand moving the duplicate

   Moving the duplicate to 'Tests' folder places only the copy there; original stays in the main collection.

3. Final Answer:

   Original collection: A, B, C; New folder: B (duplicate) -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Duplicate copy moved; original stays [OK]

Hint: Duplicate copies; moving affects only the copy [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming original is removed when duplicate is moved
• Thinking duplicate appears in both places
• Confusing original and duplicate requests

4. You tried to move a request to another folder in Postman but it did not move. What is the most likely reason?

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A. You dragged the request outside any folder accidentally.

B. The request is locked and cannot be moved.

C. You duplicated the request instead of moving it.

D. Postman does not support moving requests between folders.

Solution

1. Step 1: Check Postman folder behavior

   Postman allows moving requests by dragging them into folders.

2. Step 2: Identify common mistake

   Dragging outside any folder leaves the request in the original place, so it appears not moved.

3. Final Answer:

   You dragged the request outside any folder accidentally. -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Drag inside folder to move [OK]

Hint: Drag request carefully inside target folder [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing duplication with moving
• Assuming requests can be locked
• Believing Postman disallows moving requests

5. You have a collection with 5 requests. You want to create a new folder and move 3 specific requests into it, but also keep duplicates of those 3 requests in the original collection. What is the correct sequence of actions in Postman?

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A. Delete the 3 requests, then create new ones in the folder.

B. Move the 3 requests into the new folder, then duplicate them back to the original collection.

C. Duplicate the 3 requests, then move the duplicates into the new folder.

D. Rename the 3 requests and drag them into the new folder.

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand requirement

   You want duplicates in the new folder and originals to remain in place.

2. Step 2: Choose correct order

   Duplicating first creates copies; moving duplicates places them in the folder without removing originals.

3. Step 3: Eliminate wrong options

   Moving first removes originals from collection; deleting loses data; renaming doesn't duplicate.

4. Final Answer:

   Duplicate the 3 requests, then move the duplicates into the new folder. -> Option C

5. Quick Check:

   Duplicate first, then move duplicates [OK]

Hint: Duplicate first, then move copies to folder [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Moving first removes originals
• Deleting requests instead of duplicating
• Thinking renaming duplicates requests