Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Concepts
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Retrieve a resource
Create a new resource
Update an existing resource
Remove a resource
Partially modify a resource
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200-901 Practice Question: Match each HTTP method to its typical use case in…
Match each HTTP method to its typical use case in REST APIs.
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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GET: Retrieve a resource
Standard RESTful HTTP methods: GET retrieves, POST creates, PUT replaces, DELETE removes. Common confusions swap GET with POST or misuse PUT for partial updates (which is PATCH).
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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GET: Retrieve a resource
Why this is correct
GET is used to retrieve data from a resource at the specified URI.
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POST: Create a new resource
Why this is correct
POST is used to submit data to create a new resource.
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PUT: Replace an existing resource
Why this is correct
PUT is used to update or replace an existing resource entirely.
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DELETE: Remove a resource
Why this is correct
DELETE is used to delete the specified resource.
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GET: Create a new resource
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — GET is for retrieval, not creation.
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POST: Retrieve a resource
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — POST is for creation, not retrieval.
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