API Testing · Middle · Question 19 of 75

What is a known problem of offset pagination like `?page=3`?

1It can return only ten items per page at the most
2Items shift when data changes, causing gaps or duplicates
3It doesn't work with JSON responses

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Correct answer: Items shift when data changes, causing gaps or duplicates

Explanation

If an item is added while a client pages through, the next page repeats one. Cursor pagination avoids this.

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