What is a command-line tool for consuming REST APIs?

The correct answer is C. cURL. cURL is a command-line tool used to transfer data to or from a server, making it ideal for consuming and testing REST APIs directly from the terminal using commands like curl https://api.example.com. Why the distractors are wrong: Python requests (A) is a library, not a command-l

Submitted by yuriko_h· Mar 6, 2026Automation

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APython requests
BPostman
CcURL
DFirefox

How the community answered

(67 responses)

A
1% (1)
B
7% (5)
C
87% (58)
D
4% (3)

Explanation

cURL is a command-line tool used to transfer data to or from a server, making it ideal for consuming and testing REST APIs directly from the terminal using commands like curl https://api.example.com.

Why the distractors are wrong:

Python requests (A) is a library, not a command-line tool - it requires writing Python code within a script or interpreter.
Postman (B) is a popular REST API client but operates through a graphical user interface (GUI), not the command line.
Firefox (D) is a web browser; while it can make basic GET requests via the address bar, it is not a command-line tool and is not designed for consuming REST APIs.

Memory Tip: Think of the "C" in cURL standing for "Command-line" - it's the go-to CLI tool for REST APIs. A handy phrase: "cURL curls data from the command line."

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#REST APIs#Command-line tools#cURL#API consumption

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