Which data format can be used for an API request?

The correct answer is D. JSON. JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is the correct answer because it is a lightweight, structured data format specifically designed for transmitting data between systems, making it the standard format for API requests and responses. It organizes data using key-value pairs that both

Submitted by parkjh· Mar 6, 2026Automation

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Options

APython
BPERL
CHTML
DJSON

How the community answered

(44 responses)

A
5% (2)
B
5% (2)
C
2% (1)
D
89% (39)

Explanation

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is the correct answer because it is a lightweight, structured data format specifically designed for transmitting data between systems, making it the standard format for API requests and responses. It organizes data using key-value pairs that both humans and machines can easily read and parse.

Why the distractors are wrong:

Python (A) and PERL (B) are programming languages used to build or interact with APIs, not data formats themselves
HTML (C) is a markup language used for structuring web pages, not for exchanging data between systems via APIs

Memory Tip: Think of the acronym "APIs JAM" - APIs and JSON Are Matched. When you think of sending data through an API, JSON is your go-to format, while the other options (Python, PERL, HTML) are tools used in creating web content or applications, not formatting API data itself.

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#API#Data format#JSON#API request

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