Duplicating and moving requests in Postman - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

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easy

Complete the code to duplicate a request in Postman using the context menu.

Postman

Right-click the request and select '[1]' to create a copy.

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

ADuplicate

BDelete

CRename

DExport

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Choosing 'Delete' instead of 'Duplicate'.

Selecting 'Export' which saves the request externally.

To duplicate a request in Postman, you right-click it and choose 'Duplicate' from the menu.

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medium

Complete the code to move a request to a different folder by dragging it to the {{BLANK_1}} panel.

Postman

Drag the request and drop it into the [1] panel to move it.

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

AEnvironment

BHistory

CCollections

DConsole

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Trying to move requests into History or Environment panels.

Dropping requests into the Console panel.

Requests are organized inside Collections in Postman. Dragging a request into a Collection moves it there.

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hard

Fix the error in the instruction to rename a duplicated request by clicking on its {{BLANK_1}}.

Postman

To rename a duplicated request, click on its [1] and type the new name.

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

Abody

Bname

Cmethod

DURL

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Trying to rename by clicking the URL field.

Clicking the HTTP method instead of the name.

You rename a request by clicking on its name, not on the URL, method, or body.

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hard

Fill both blanks to create a new folder and move the duplicated request into it.

Postman

Click [1] to add a new folder, then drag the duplicated request into [2].

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

A'New Folder' button

B'Delete' button

Cthe new folder

Dthe trash bin

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Dragging requests into the trash bin instead of the folder.

Clicking 'Delete' instead of 'New Folder'.

You create a new folder by clicking the 'New Folder' button, then move requests by dragging them into that folder.

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hard

Fill all three blanks to duplicate a request, rename it, and move it to a different collection.

Postman

Right-click the request and select [1]. Then click on the [2] to rename it. Finally, drag it into the [3] collection.

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

ADuplicate

Bname

Ctarget

Dsource

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Trying to rename by clicking 'source' or 'target' instead of 'name'.

Dragging the request into the 'source' collection instead of 'target'.

You duplicate by selecting 'Duplicate', rename by clicking the 'name', and move by dragging into the 'target' collection.

Practice

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

easy

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?

hard

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