200-901 Network Fundamentals Practice Question
A developer is troubleshooting an HTTP API call that returns a 404 status code. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The requested URL endpoint does not exist
HTTP 404 indicates the requested resource could not be found on the server.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The server is unavailable due to maintenance
Why it's wrong here
That would typically result in a 503 Service Unavailable.
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The requested URL endpoint does not exist
Why this is correct
404 Not Found means the server cannot find the requested resource.
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The server encountered an internal error
Why it's wrong here
Internal errors generate 500 status.
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The client lacks proper authentication
Why it's wrong here
Authentication issues produce 401 Unauthorized.
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