Collection runner results in Postman - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

1fill in blank

easy

Complete the code to get the total number of requests run in the collection.

Postman

let totalRequests = collectionRunner.results.[1];

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Alength

Bcount

Ctotal

Dsize

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3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using count or size which are not valid properties for arrays in JavaScript.

The length property gives the total number of requests in the results array.

2fill in blank

medium

Complete the code to access the status code of the first request result.

Postman

let statusCode = collectionRunner.results[0].response.[1];

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Acode

Bstatus

CstatusCode

DresponseCode

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Common Mistakes

Using 'status' or 'code' which are not the exact property names in Postman response objects.

The statusCode property holds the HTTP status code of the response.

3fill in blank

hard

Fix the error in accessing the response time of the last request result.

Postman

let lastResponseTime = collectionRunner.results[collectionRunner.results.[1] - 1].responseTime;

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Asize

Blength

Ccount

Dtotal

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3 left

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Common Mistakes

Using 'count' or 'size' which are not valid array properties.

The length property gives the number of items in the results array, so subtracting 1 gives the last index.

4fill in blank

hard

Fill both blanks to filter results with status code 200 and map their response times.

Postman

let fastResponses = collectionRunner.results.filter(r => r.response.[1] === 200).map(r => r.[2]);

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AstatusCode

BresponseTime

Cstatus

Dtime

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Common Mistakes

Using incorrect property names like 'status' or 'time' which do not exist.

Use statusCode to check the HTTP status and responseTime to get the time taken for each response.

5fill in blank

hard

Fill all three blanks to create an object with request names as keys and their response codes as values for successful requests.

Postman

let successStatus = { [1]: [2].name, [3]: [2].response.statusCode };

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Akey

BcollectionRunner.results[0]

Cvalue

DcollectionRunner.results[1]

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Common Mistakes

Using incorrect variable names or mixing up indexes.

Use key and value as placeholders for object keys and values. The first result's name and statusCode are used here.

Practice

1. What information does the Postman Collection Runner primarily show after running a collection?

easy

A. The source code of the API server

B. Only the request URLs

C. Status codes, response bodies, and test pass/fail results

D. User login credentials

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand Collection Runner output

   The Collection Runner shows results of running multiple API requests together, including status codes, response bodies, and test results.

2. Step 2: Identify what is NOT shown

   It does not show server source code, only URLs, or user credentials.

3. Final Answer:

   Status codes, response bodies, and test pass/fail results -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Collection Runner output = status codes + responses + test results [OK]

Hint: Remember: Collection Runner shows results, not server code [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking it shows server source code
• Confusing request URLs with results
• Expecting user credentials in results

2. Which of the following is the correct way to export Collection Runner results in Postman?

easy

A. Click the 'Export Results' button after running the collection

B. Right-click the collection and select 'Export Results'

C. Use the Postman console to save results manually

D. Results cannot be exported from Postman

Solution

1. Step 1: Locate export option after running collection

   After running a collection in the Collection Runner, a button labeled 'Export Results' appears to save the run data.

2. Step 2: Confirm other options are incorrect

   Right-clicking the collection does not export results, console is for logs, and results can be exported.

3. Final Answer:

   Click the 'Export Results' button after running the collection -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Export button appears after run [OK]

Hint: Export results only after collection run completes [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Trying to export before running collection
• Using console logs to export results
• Assuming export is unavailable

3. After running a collection with 3 requests, the Collection Runner shows these status codes: 200, 404, 200. What does this indicate?

medium

A. All requests succeeded

B. One request failed with 'Not Found' error

C. All requests failed

D. The collection did not run

Solution

1. Step 1: Interpret HTTP status codes

   Status code 200 means success; 404 means 'Not Found' error indicating failure for that request.

2. Step 2: Analyze the sequence of codes

   Two requests succeeded (200), one failed (404), so not all succeeded.

3. Final Answer:

   One request failed with 'Not Found' error -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   200 = success, 404 = failure [OK]

Hint: 200 means success; 404 means resource missing [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming all requests succeeded
• Confusing 404 with success
• Ignoring mixed status codes

4. You ran a collection but the Collection Runner shows no results and an error message. What is the likely cause?

medium

A. Postman is offline or disconnected

B. The collection has no requests

C. You forgot to click the 'Run' button

D. The API server returned 500 errors

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand why no results appear

   If Postman is offline or disconnected, it cannot run requests, so no results show.

2. Step 2: Check other options

   Clicking 'Run' is required but error message suggests connection issue; empty collection or server errors still produce results.

3. Final Answer:

   Postman is offline or disconnected -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   No results + error = connection problem [OK]

Hint: Check internet connection if no results appear [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming forgot to click run
• Thinking empty collection causes error
• Confusing server errors with no results

5. You want to share your Collection Runner results with a teammate. Which method ensures they see the exact test pass/fail details and response data?

hard

A. Copy only the request URLs and share

B. Take a screenshot of the Collection Runner window

C. Send the collection file without running it

D. Export the results as a JSON file and send it

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify how to share detailed results

   Exporting results as JSON includes all test pass/fail info and response data for exact sharing.

2. Step 2: Evaluate other options

   Screenshots may miss details, sending collection without run lacks results, URLs alone miss responses and tests.

3. Final Answer:

   Export the results as a JSON file and send it -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   JSON export = full detailed results [OK]

Hint: Export results JSON for full detail sharing [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Relying on screenshots only
• Sharing collection without results
• Sharing URLs without responses