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Python | Django | Django REST Framework
Question 1
What is the main role of a serializer in DRF?
To connect models to views directly
To convert complex data into Python native datatypes and vice versa
To handle URL routing
To manage user permissions
Question 2
Which serializer class automatically generates fields based on a Django model and includes default create/update methods?
serializers.Serializer
serializers.DynamicSerializer
serializers.AutoSerializer
serializers.ModelSerializer
Question 3
Why might you pass the request context or other custom data to a serializer from a ViewSet?
To reduce the number of API endpoints
To skip authentication entirely
To allow the serializer to access the request, user or other dynamic info for validation or representation
To automatically handle URL routing
Question 4
In DRF, what does a ViewSet allow you to do compared to separate view classes?
Use only function-based views
Combine list, retrieve, create, update, destroy (CRUD) actions in one class
Disable serialization
Disallow URL routing
Question 5
When using a DefaultRouter together with ViewSets, which of the following is true?
The router automatically generates standard URL patterns for your ViewSet
You must manually define each URL pattern for CRUD endpoints
Routers disable authentication by default
Routers require you to write separate views for each HTTP method
Question 6
When creating a “basic API” using Django REST Framework what is typically the first step after installing DRF in settings?
Define URL patterns manually
Write every view from scratch
Create serializers and models
Disable all middleware
Question 7
In the context of DRF serialization if you want to convert JSON data from the client into model instances what must you do?
Use serializers.Serializer with .data only
Serialize the data and then ignore the model
Skip calling is_valid()
Provide data to the serializer (e.g., serializer = MySerializer(data=request.data)) and run serializer.is_valid()
Question 8
Which of these is a benefit of using viewsets plus routers when designing APIs with DRF?
It removes the need for serializers entirely
It enforces you to manually handle each HTTP verb
It reduces boilerplate, ensures consistent URL patterns, and lets you focus on logic rather than wiring each endpoint
It restricts you to read-only APIs only
There are 8 questions to complete.