API Testing · Middle · Question 69 of 75

What should you test about retries in an API client?

1Only safe or idempotent calls retry, with backoff and a limit
2Retries should happen instantly without any delay
3Every request retries forever until it succeeds

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Correct answer: Only safe or idempotent calls retry, with backoff and a limit

Explanation

Retrying a non-idempotent POST can duplicate orders. Backoff with jitter avoids hammering a struggling service.

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