API Testing · Junior · Question 20 of 75

What does the `Accept` header do?

1Confirms that the client accepted the terms of use
2Tells the server to accept the request without checks
3Tells the server which response formats the client accepts

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Correct answer: Tells the server which response formats the client accepts

Explanation

With Accept: application/json the server should return JSON or 406 Not Acceptable. This is part of content negotiation.

Further reading

MDN: Content negotiation ↗

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