PCPP1 Networking And Restful Apis Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are commonly used for debugging REST API integrations?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Using a proxy tool to inspect traffic
Logging and network monitoring tools like Wireshark/Charles are standard for identifying API issues.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Hardcoding all credentials
Why it's wrong here
This is a security risk, not a debugging practice.
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Deleting the socket library
Why it's wrong here
This is not a debugging method.
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Increasing the CPU clock speed
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant to network debugging.
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Using a proxy tool to inspect traffic
Why this is correct
Tools like Wireshark/Fiddler are industry standards.
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Logging the request and response headers
Why this is correct
Essential for visibility into the API flow.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Python Institute exam blueprint
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