200-901 Network Fundamentals Practice Question
A developer is writing a Python script to interact with a REST API. The API requires a JSON payload to create a new resource. Which HTTP method should be used?
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POST
POST is used to create a new resource on the server.
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POST
Why this is correct
Correct. POST creates a new resource.
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PATCH
Why it's wrong here
PATCH applies partial modifications.
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PUT
Why it's wrong here
PUT updates or replaces a resource, often idempotent.
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GET
Why it's wrong here
GET retrieves data, does not create.
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